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A20 PUE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 98,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 92,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,941 miles

all tyres cracke / perished [rears nearing wear bars] 205/55r16 91w

nearside front shock absorber body wet but shaft & seal are dry ?

Fail 29 Jun 2021 89,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

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

all tyres cracke / perished [rears nearing wear bars] 205/55r16 91w

nearside front shock absorber body wet but shaft & seal are dry ?

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,953 miles

nearside front tyre virtually flat prior to test

Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,940 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre virtually flat prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 May 2018 83,831 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 70,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in tread

Pass 18 May 2015 34,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 May 2014 24,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,651 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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A20 PUE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 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 A20 PUE, 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 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A20 PUE registered?

A20 PUE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for A20 PUE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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