MOT Status
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62,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front deteriorating , cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension components corroding
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front deteriorating , cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension components corroding
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres deteriorating, cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlight lenses deteriorating
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres deteriorating, cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlight lenses deteriorating
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to rotate
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all exhaust system corroded
all front suspension components corroding
all rear suspension components corroding
rear underbody corroding
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
nearside rear tyre under-inflated
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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
nearside rear tyre under-inflated
Front tyres - worn edges & cracking within tread
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA08 VSM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DA08 VSM, 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 DA08 VSM registered?
DA08 VSM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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