MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S and N/S worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads approx 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner tyre slightly damaged on sidewall
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
screen wash jets slightly poor
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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GF08 EFA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GF08 EFA, 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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GF08 EFA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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