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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, including subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most of the components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Washers only just work
Nearside front tyre has side wall damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage insecure detached (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs on inner face
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened plastic lugs missing and link about to brake (2.4.G.1)
slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs on inner face
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DF08 HSV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 DF08 HSV, 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 DF08 HSV registered?
DF08 HSV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is DF08 HSV safe to buy?
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