MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested exhaust split in two (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust split in two around middle area (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs worn,pitted,corroded on inner faces
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour gone to white light (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
engine check light on ?
exhaust o2 wiring broken free from mounting on exhaust area
slight corrossion to outer sills
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
n/s/f fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f foglamp in-op
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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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CU51 SPL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 CU51 SPL, 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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CU51 SPL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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