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CK51 PSU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,441 mi
Last recorded125,441 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 PSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 125,441 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 125,432 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 119,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 119,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 113,882 miles

Nearside Front cut in side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 113,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front cut in side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 107,753 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 101,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 95,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

offside front tyre slight damage on sidewall

Fail 8 May 2013 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

offside front tyre slight damage on sidewall

Pass 2 May 2012 92,880 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,591 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 88,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

start of corrosion to offside sill

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 70,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,020 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,105 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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CK51 PSU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CK51 PSU, 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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CK51 PSU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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