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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion lines around the faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower rear suspension arms have a coating of corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear antiroll bar has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension parts front and rear have corrosion . including coil springs suspension arms and hubs .
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link rod upper rubber boot split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated antiroll bar link rod both rubbers are badly cracked and are deteriorating . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear antiroll bar has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension parts front and rear have corrosion . including coil springs suspension arms and hubs .
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear suspension has surface corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs had corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split all the way along . (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk 205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk .205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs had corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated antiroll bar link rod rubber has cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking 205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes have light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front and rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside rubbers have cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking between tread blocks 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside wipers not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking between tread blocks 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in sidewalls and treads n/s and o/s rear tyres
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cracks in sidewalls and treads n/s and o/s rear tyres
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front / rear brake pads wearing low
front number plate in poor condition
front brake pads wearing low
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D5 FRN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 D5 FRN, 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 D5 FRN registered?
D5 FRN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is D5 FRN safe to buy?
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