MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension component corrosion noted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension component corrosion noted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and rear suspension component corrosion noted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and rear suspension component corrosion noted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
OFF SIDE REAR OUTTER BRAKE DISC RUSTY
PLAY IN NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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C20 AJP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C20 AJP, 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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C20 AJP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2008.
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