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FL08 PEN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,075 mi
Last recorded41,075 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 PEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 41,075 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 34,324 miles

Rear inner surface of brake disc's are going rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 27,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 27,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,769 miles

All road tyres heavily perished/cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2017 22,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All road tyres heavily perished/cracked

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,994 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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FL08 PEN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL08 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 FL08 PEN registered?

FL08 PEN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is FL08 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 PEN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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