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MX05 MED

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,416 mi
Last recorded30,416 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 MED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,606 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 24,452 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 24,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,762 miles

All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,664 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 12,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,309 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 9,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 6,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slight pitting

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 MED is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 MED, 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 MED registered?

MX05 MED is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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