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Heavily undersealed throughout.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Heavily undersealed throughout.
Exhaust sheilds showing signs wear.
Front n/side tyre worn on edge
Front o-side brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner wishbone bushes marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Held with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rods slightly deteriorated/corrosion affected rods and arms marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner wishbone bushes marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rods slightly deteriorated/corrosion affected rods and arms marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner wishbone bushes marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Held with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rods slightly deteriorated/corrosion affected rods and arms marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner wishbone bushes marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rods slightly deteriorated/corrosion affected rods and arms marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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MK09 ZBU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 44,153 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 MK09 ZBU, 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 17 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was MK09 ZBU registered?
MK09 ZBU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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