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MX54 BEX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,150 mi
Last recorded98,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 BEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 98,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 96,388 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 92,976 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 92,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe rubbing against steering universal joint (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,418 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,174 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 76,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 62,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 25,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,424 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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MX54 BEX 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 86.7%.

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 MX54 BEX, 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 MX54 BEX registered?

MX54 BEX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is MX54 BEX safe to buy?

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