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A21 HES

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 HES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,917 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 101,455 miles

Chassis, suspension components, subframe, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2025 101,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chassis, suspension components, subframe, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,874 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame and rear axle corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame and rear axle corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,945 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 95,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 82,412 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,721 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 19 Jan 2016 17,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,097 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 12,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A21 HES is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A21 HES, 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 A21 HES registered?

A21 HES is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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