MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL COMPONENTS CORRODED
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear rear suspension has surface rust but not significantly effecting strength of any components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play cap locating pins broken but enough to be ok for mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play cap locating pins broken but enough to be ok for mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
aux belt noisey
both front tyres perished/cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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EK08 YXU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 EK08 YXU, 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 EK08 YXU registered?
EK08 YXU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is EK08 YXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK08 YXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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