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GW52 JMW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,981 mi
Last recorded67,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW52 JMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 67,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,225 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,011 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 55,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,154 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 51,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 42,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on wear marker (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 27,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on wear marker (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 16,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords

N/S/R tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

O/S/R tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GW52 JMW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GW52 JMW, 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 GW52 JMW registered?

GW52 JMW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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