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CB51 MVB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,909 mi
Last recorded52,909 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 MVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 52,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,455 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,728 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 51,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,279 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,273 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,093 miles

ns sill rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,987 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,148 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 29,148 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,646 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,614 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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CB51 MVB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CB51 MVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CB51 MVB registered?

CB51 MVB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CB51 MVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB51 MVB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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