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MX51 BET

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,481 mi
Last recorded49,481 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 49,481 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Large undertray fitted

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 44,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,772 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both steering rack arms starting to corrode

Fail 18 Mar 2022 34,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both steering rack arms starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2021 33,764 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2020 33,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,406 miles

Surface corrosion to underside components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,426 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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MX51 BET is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 MX51 BET, 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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MX51 BET is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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