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MX55 WOT

2011 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 WOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,155 miles

Offside Front side lamp flickering slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2025 97,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front side lamp flickering slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,035 miles

Offside Heatshield breaking up.

Under tray at rear of gearbox requires new mounting.

Fail 5 Sep 2023 90,963 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Heatshield breaking up.

Under tray at rear of gearbox requires new mounting.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 80,647 miles

fitted with limited slip diff - decelerometer used to brake test

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 66,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 48,856 miles

engine cover present on testing

slight play in rack

Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,200 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,236 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,608 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 WOT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc 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 MX55 WOT, 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 WOT registered?

MX55 WOT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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