MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Corrosion at centre heatshield.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres old / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut through to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion at centre heatshield.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres old / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wipers smear.
Centre silencer heatshield corroded.
Slight leak at OSR driveshaft oil seal.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Wipers smear.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges and going out of shape
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL08 DKV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 GL08 DKV, 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 GL08 DKV registered?
GL08 DKV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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