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GV59 FTJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,530 mi
Last recorded40,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 FTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 40,530 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 40,513 miles

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s and n/s/r fouling on wheelarch. (5.2.3 (f))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch o/s and n/s. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch o/s and n/s. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,503 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 30,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,003 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 28,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 26,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 25,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 23,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 22,198 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 20,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 15,622 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge, and cracking on tread, no chords exposed

nsr tyre cracking on tread, no chords exposed

osf tyre wearing on outer edge, and cracking on tread, no chords exposed

osr tyre cracking on tread, no chords exposed

Pass 10 Nov 2014 12,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 10,658 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,079 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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GV59 FTJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 44,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV59 FTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV59 FTJ registered?

GV59 FTJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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