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GY09 CPX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 CPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 85,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2026 85,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer pipe leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 83,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,961 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,961 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,809 miles

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

bonding starting to come away on n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 22 Feb 2019 64,809 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

bonding starting to come away on n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper poor

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 52,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,934 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,529 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,850 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on edges of tread

Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,905 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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GY09 CPX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY09 CPX, 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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GY09 CPX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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