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CE11 HLZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,336 mi
Last recorded79,336 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 HLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,679 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal shard in tread ()

front and rear subframes covered in underseal and n/s/r brake pipes and rear floor

Fail 15 Sep 2023 69,679 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal shard in tread ()

front and rear subframes covered in underseal and n/s/r brake pipes and rear floor

Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,465 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 54,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,797 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 37,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,184 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CE11 HLZ 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 80%.

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 CE11 HLZ, 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 CE11 HLZ registered?

CE11 HLZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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