MOT Status
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90,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front subframe corroded
nearside front tyre is slightly worn on outside edge
offside front brake discs slightly pitted
offside front tyre is worn on outside edge
rear subframe/suspension corroded
slight play in front D bushes
under vehicle has under trays fitted and is covered in underseal
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front subframe corroded
nearside front tyre is slightly worn on outside edge
offside front brake discs slightly pitted
offside front tyre is worn on outside edge
rear subframe/suspension corroded
slight play in front D bushes
under vehicle has under trays fitted and is covered in underseal
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively change asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU58 GVT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GU58 GVT, 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 GU58 GVT registered?
GU58 GVT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 2008.
Is GU58 GVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU58 GVT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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