MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mounting fittings missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most lower arm (trailing arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most lower arm (trailing arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including most suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber casing has corrosion bothsides
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis and sub frame and suspension components has corrosion
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear differential leaking oil from rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear differential leaking oil from rear
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak - rear axle
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
wiper marks on windscreen - not affecting drivers view
Rear diff has a oil leak.
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing. (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear diff has a oil leak.
oil leak - rear axle pinion seal
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres wearing low
oil leak - rear axle pinion seal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
wiper marks on windscreen - recommend repair
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all discs slight surface corrosion
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GD08 AAY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 GD08 AAY, 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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GD08 AAY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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