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CD51 ALD

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD51 ALD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 66,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 59,231 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 59,229 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (3.5 (a))

handbrake only just passed 16%

Pass 10 May 2023 53,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 44,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 44,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 31,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 31,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 19,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020

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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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CD51 ALD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 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 CD51 ALD, 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 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CD51 ALD registered?

CD51 ALD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2017.

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