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MX54 SKS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,118 mi
Last recorded43,118 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 SKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 43,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,396 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 41,391 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner sidewall but not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 38,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 37,662 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 37,662 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 34,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in tyre both front tyres ()

side wall cut on osf tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,439 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,897 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 SKS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SKS, 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 SKS registered?

MX54 SKS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is MX54 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX54 SKS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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