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CM05 UFO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 UFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,896 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 65,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 65,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 64,318 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,034 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and small split inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,437 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 38,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,575 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 27,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,279 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 18,279 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

large cuts in outer wall of nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges + large cuts in outer wall + perishing

offside front tyre on 3mm + wearing on inner edge + large cuts in outer wall + perishing

offside rear tyre on 3mm + wearing on inner edge + large cuts in outer wall + perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,049 miles

both rear tyres damaged on the outer walls

f/n/s tyre badly damaged on the outer wall

f/o/s tyre damaged on the outer wall

front brake pads noted low

r/n/s tyre has 2 nails on the tread

r/o/s tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deep cut in n/s/f outer side wall of tyre

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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CM05 UFO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CM05 UFO, 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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CM05 UFO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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