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N321 SDM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,504 mi
Last recorded56,504 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 SDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 56,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 51,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 51,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn causing rippling in contact area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn causing rippling in contact area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 44,085 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall Advise Attention. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 3mm, 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall Advise Attention. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 4mm, 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 37,665 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,796 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2019 23,283 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2018 21,997 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,346 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre marked with chalk

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,435 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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N321 SDM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N321 SDM, 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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N321 SDM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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