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CL54 OGS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,958 mi
Last recorded27,958 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL54 OGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 27,958 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 27,906 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 18,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2024 11,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 8,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 6,156 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 6,125 miles

Heavy duty electrical wire dangling out front of bumper with terminals exposed. Other end is wired to battery.

Pass 27 May 2020 6,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 5,827 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 5,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 5,567 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,149 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre perished

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear offside front tyre perished

Offside Rear offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 4,625 miles

all tyres are cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 4,070 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 4,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 3,248 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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CL54 OGS 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 CL54 OGS, 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 CL54 OGS registered?

CL54 OGS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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