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MX51 COS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,210 mi
Last recorded40,210 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 COS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 40,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,010 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 35,064 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 34,117 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 29,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,727 miles

both rear tyres has cuts and cracks in the outer side walls.

Pass 15 May 2017 24,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed & slightly cut

Offside Front cut in tyre tread (cords not visible)

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 16 May 2016 20,812 miles

Both front tyres have slight cuts in outer sidewalls.

Pass 5 May 2015 16,745 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 12,914 miles

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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MX51 COS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 COS, 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 MX51 COS registered?

MX51 COS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is MX51 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 COS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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