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CM55 PEN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM55 PEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,983 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush `D` bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush `D` bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,372 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,372 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 53,624 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 53,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CM55 PEN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CM55 PEN, 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 CM55 PEN registered?

CM55 PEN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is CM55 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM55 PEN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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