MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,510 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
All four tyres have low tread depth and are in poor condition.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Preevious welding repairs to outer sills
front brake discs slighty rusty on inner edges
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
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of S51 CGU?
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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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