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79,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS, ONE NOT REPAIRABLE-TOO CLOSE TO EDGE OF TREAD
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEITHER WASHER PROVIDES SUFFICIENT FLUID TO CLEAR SCREEN (3.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS, ONE NOT REPAIRABLE-TOO CLOSE TO EDGE OF TREAD
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEVICE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR TIE ROD OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR TIE ROD OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEITHER WASHER PROVIDES SUFFICIENT FLUID (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEVICE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR TIE ROD OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR TIE ROD OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT LENSES BECOMING CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR-MOST LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM, OUTER BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT LENSES BECOMING CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR-MOST LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM, OUTER BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STARTING TO DELAMINATE (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK-OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Small stone chip in windscreen, offside top area
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ09 KNZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2009 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 44,153 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 GJ09 KNZ, 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 17 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was GJ09 KNZ registered?
GJ09 KNZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2009.
Is GJ09 KNZ safe to buy?
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