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C9 CKL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 CKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,778 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,451 miles

all shock absorber bellows split

minor exhaust leak at centre joint

offside door step corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

wiper speed slow on all settings

Fail 5 Dec 2016 100,451 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all shock absorber bellows split

minor exhaust leak at centre joint

offside door step corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

wiper speed slow on all settings

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,892 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 99,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 98,909 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 98,909 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 80,296 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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C9 CKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 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 C9 CKL, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C9 CKL registered?

C9 CKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is C9 CKL safe to buy?

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