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L14 GMA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,193 mi
Last recorded91,193 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 GMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 91,193 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 91,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,113 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,543 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,518 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,511 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,113 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,613 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,311 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 26,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front wiper blade perished

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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L14 GMA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L14 GMA, 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 L14 GMA registered?

L14 GMA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for L14 GMA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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