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MX05 SMX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,214 mi
Last recorded49,214 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 46,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 44,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 44,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 41,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,151 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 32,476 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 31,358 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,285 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 20,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 16,551 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 SMX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

MX05 SMX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is MX05 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 SMX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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