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GY09 ZTG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,039 mi
Last recorded132,039 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 132,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion all round

Pass 28 Jul 2025 130,999 miles

Rear rear subframe rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2025 130,999 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear subframe rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,706 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 127,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 122,317 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 112,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,490 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 97,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,603 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 53,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,982 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,291 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 ZTG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZTG, 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 GY09 ZTG registered?

GY09 ZTG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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