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CU51 SPT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,833 mi
Last recorded51,833 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 SPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,833 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front to rear upper floors to inner sills corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear wishbones corroded & suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,985 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,983 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,706 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 18,084 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 SPT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SPT, 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 CU51 SPT registered?

CU51 SPT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is CU51 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 SPT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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