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98,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General surface corrosion on body and running gear components.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Offside front brake slight bind
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of drivers floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General surface corrosion on body and running gear components.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Offside front brake slight bind
advise corrosion in floor and rear suspension arms and rear subframe
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
advise corrosion in floor and rear suspension arms and rear subframe
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
advise underside of vehicle is generaly corroded including subframe and suspension
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
advise underside of vehicle is generaly corroded including subframe and suspension
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
advise general corrosion underside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
advise general corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise general corrosion
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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DU08 ZWS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 DU08 ZWS, 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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DU08 ZWS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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