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MX53 DMX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,018 mi
Last recorded38,018 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 38,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 37,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 36,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,601 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 28,544 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 28,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,705 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 22,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,549 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,314 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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MX53 DMX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 MX53 DMX, 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 MX53 DMX registered?

MX53 DMX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is MX53 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 DMX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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