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117,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
engine and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear cracking (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Wiper split on end
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear cracking (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Wiper split on end
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Y23 TGC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y23 TGC, 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 Y23 TGC registered?
Y23 TGC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2011.
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