MOT Status
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101,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside washer jet weak
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
both front wiper blades split
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
side sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
side sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber control arm (2.4.G.2)
under-trays fitted as standard
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear disc surface heavily pitted
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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AH53 ELL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 AH53 ELL, 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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AH53 ELL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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