MOT Status
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70,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti roll bar link dust cover perished
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti roll bar link dust cover perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
light corrosion on rear suspension components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
light corrosion on rear suspension components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear brake discs corroded
front tyres low on secondary tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EJ08 SXN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 EJ08 SXN, 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 EJ08 SXN registered?
EJ08 SXN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2008.
Is EJ08 SXN safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJ08 SXN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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