MOT Status
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59,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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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XIL 8978 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 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 XIL 8978, 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 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was XIL 8978 registered?
XIL 8978 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2011.
Is XIL 8978 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XIL 8978 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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