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CR51 HAS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,251 mi
Last recorded52,251 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 HAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 52,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,694 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 51,694 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,777 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,940 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 48,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,206 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,976 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor outer side wall damage but not exposing cords.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance 26% (max permissible 30%)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 39,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance 26% (max permissible 30%)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,590 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 36,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall & small bulge in outer sidewall

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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CR51 HAS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CR51 HAS, 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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CR51 HAS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is CR51 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR51 HAS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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