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GV59 PLO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,411 mi
Last recorded81,411 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 PLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,411 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 79,193 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 79,193 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,012 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 67,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,194 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,012 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 29,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,781 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 PLO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

GV59 PLO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is GV59 PLO safe to buy?

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