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S51 CGU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 CGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 115,510 miles

DAMAGE TO CHASSIS WHERE CAR IS SO LOW

HEAVY UNDER BODY CORROSION , TO CHASSIS, INNER SIIILS AND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS

Nearside PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOWER AND SLOWER IN APPLIACTION THAN OTHER SIDE

REAR LIGHT PAINTED OVER AND REFLECTORS ARE DULL

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 114,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front suspension has slight rust all over

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

Rear suspension has slight rust all over

Fail 7 Jul 2021 114,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front suspension has slight rust all over

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension has slight rust all over

Pass 22 Jun 2019 113,763 miles

Front suspension components rusty

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,871 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,971 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 100,758 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,483 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,483 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,461 miles

All four tyres have low tread depth and are in poor condition.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,421 miles

Preevious welding repairs to outer sills

Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,859 miles

front brake discs slighty rusty on inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2010 78,854 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slighty rusty on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,567 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,567 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,119 miles

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

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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S51 CGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 S51 CGU, 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 28 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 S51 CGU registered?

S51 CGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S51 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 CGU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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