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118,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to rear chassis rails
Corrosion to rear suspension
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various on rear suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to rear chassis rails
Corrosion to rear suspension
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various on rear suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Corrosion to coil springs
Corrosion to rear beam
Corrosion to rear subframe mounts
Corrosion to suspension arms
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear, rubber ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion to coil springs
Corrosion to rear beam
Corrosion to rear subframe mounts
Corrosion to suspension arms
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear, rubber ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Corrosion front subframe
Corrosion rear subframe
Corrosion to coil springs
Corrosion to rear suspension arms
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various BJ Boots perished . Front and rear suspension. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion front subframe
Corrosion rear subframe
Corrosion to coil springs
Corrosion to rear suspension arms
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various BJ Boots perished . Front and rear suspension. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Corrosion to rear subframe
Corrosion to some coil springs
Corrosion to suspension arms
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Corrosion to rear subframe
Corrosion to some coil springs
Corrosion to suspension arms
Corrosion to both subframes
Corrosion to floor around subframe mounts
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle.
Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Beginning to break up with corrosion (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to both subframes
Corrosion to floor around subframe mounts
Front floor brace heavily corroded .
Nearside Rear Subframe chassis straightener heavily corroded
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle.
Heavy corrosion to gear box cross member
corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Heavy corrosion to gear box cross member
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlight on upper limits
Both front tyres heavily worn on outer edge & split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DE09 RXZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2009 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 44,153 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 DE09 RXZ, 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 17 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was DE09 RXZ registered?
DE09 RXZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2009.
Is DE09 RXZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE09 RXZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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