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MX51 MAR

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,170 mi
Last recorded40,170 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 MAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 40,170 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,965 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 22,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 17,357 miles

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2019 14,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 11,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 7,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 3,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 3,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 2,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 MAR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 MAR, 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 MAR registered?

MX51 MAR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is MX51 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 MAR 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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