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MX55 BMW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,141 mi
Last recorded47,141 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 BMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 47,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,635 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 40,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,556 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 31,927 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,775 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2020 31,758 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 31,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 30,755 miles

advise on mil light on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,181 miles

both offside front and offside rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,767 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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MX55 BMW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MX55 BMW, 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 MX55 BMW registered?

MX55 BMW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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