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C18 MPD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,921 mi
Last recorded60,921 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,921 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 60,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 52,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 30,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 19,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 13,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 5,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,034 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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C18 MPD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C18 MPD, 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 C18 MPD registered?

C18 MPD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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