MOT Status
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53,561 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Under trays fitted
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
all brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition
n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubbers cracking
small bind o/s front brake
windscreen wipers noisey in operation
nsf tyre getting low on outter edge
all 4 rivets missing off osf anti roll bar link new link need very soon
both fron discs corroded on inner face
both rear discs corroded on inner face
damage to nsf tyre outter side wall
front pads aprox 60% worn
osf tyre getting low on outter edge
inner working surfaces of front brake discs poor condition
n/s and o/s front road wheels scratched n/s more so
n/s front tyre large section split on side wall but is in reinforced section of tyre !!!
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX08 PLJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 EX08 PLJ, 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 EX08 PLJ registered?
EX08 PLJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2008.
Is EX08 PLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX08 PLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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