MOT Status
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73,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding front n/s brake binding [at time of testing ] (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))
slight oil leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light covers misty (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
oil leak
underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle & suspension components show signs of surface rust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle & suspension components show signs of surface rust
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F & O/S/F wiper blades deteriorating
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake binding
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres badly cracked/perished
both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres badly cracked/perished
both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
N/S/F brake disc scored
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EX08 RZW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 EX08 RZW, 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 RZW registered?
EX08 RZW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is EX08 RZW safe to buy?
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