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A12 AWU

2008 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,377 mi
Last recorded116,377 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 116,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 110,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front suspension top balljoint dust cover perished.

Rear of outer sill panel corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 110,494 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front suspension top balljoint dust cover perished.

Rear of outer sill panel corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,683 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 109,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 107,125 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,489 miles

Engine idle is a little eratic

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust knocks against body

Fail 1 Mar 2011 98,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine idle is a little eratic

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust knocks against body

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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A12 AWU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 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 A12 AWU, 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 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 AWU registered?

A12 AWU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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