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MX05 CAX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,340 mi
Last recorded26,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 CAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 26,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 25,167 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 25,167 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 24,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 24,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 22,548 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 21,176 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,664 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,177 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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MX05 CAX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MX05 CAX, 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 MX05 CAX registered?

MX05 CAX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is MX05 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 CAX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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