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CU51 SPO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,860 mi
Last recorded66,860 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 SPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,860 miles

front and rear bottom rmsuspension arms sub frames near sice rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,324 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 62,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f disc corroded & pitted

very strong smell of petrol but cant see any leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f disc corroded & pitted

very strong smell of petrol but cant see any leaks

Fail 2 Jan 2009 50,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,313 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,359 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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CU51 SPO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU51 SPO, 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 CU51 SPO registered?

CU51 SPO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is CU51 SPO safe to buy?

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