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MX54 KWS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,256 mi
Last recorded73,256 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 KWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 73,256 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 73,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 73,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,906 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 68,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,439 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 63,439 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,927 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 45,773 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 37,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,354 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,220 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 KWS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

MX54 KWS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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