MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
REAR BRAKE PADS OSR LOOK LOW
REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
front subframe corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most suspension arms are heavily corroded, but not seriously weakened yet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All suspension arms are corroded but not excessively
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All suspension arms are corroded but not excessively
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts and splits but not reached ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all valves poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre has cuts in tread
rear brake disc are slightly pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
nearside front tyre has cuts in tread
rear brake disc are slightly pitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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GF08 EFN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 GF08 EFN, 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 GF08 EFN registered?
GF08 EFN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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