MOT Status
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108,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded top coil of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded top coil of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
drivers seatbelt slow to retract
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside + nearside rear behind wheel near top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front wipers slightly smearing screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inner edge - caselated (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split but not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Clutch biting high.
rattle on timing chain/ drive.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Clutch biting high.
rattle on timing chain/ drive.
Nail in tyre In both rear ()
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/s/f forward upper suspension bush starting to separate
Slight bind on n/s/f brake not showing on rolling road
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre 3.0mil
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GRZ 442 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GRZ 442, 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 GRZ 442 registered?
GRZ 442 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2008.
Is GRZ 442 safe to buy?
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