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86,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Note ; Axle Differential casing corroded
Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; Vehicle is heavily undersealed , some areas of corrosion visible
Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak , Failing Lambda Emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe is fracture at previous weld repair (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; Vehicle is heavily undersealed , some areas of corrosion visible
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covers restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension auxililary components and differential corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside,front and rear, surface corrosion on casings (5.3.2 (b))
oversills restricting full inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion all rear suspension components and differential (5.3.3 (b) (i))
over sills restricting full inspection
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion all rear suspension components and differential (5.3.3 (b) (i))
over sills restricting full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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GU08 WCL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 GU08 WCL, 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 GU08 WCL registered?
GU08 WCL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is GU08 WCL safe to buy?
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