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Central Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Components in general. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Components in general. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split / cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure only 2 out of 5 securing bolts present at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Nearside Front Inner inner pad appears low
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure only 2 out of 5 securing bolts present at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))
unable to check n/s/f bearing for roughness / play due to binding brakes
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GX08 FXU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 GX08 FXU, 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 GX08 FXU registered?
GX08 FXU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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