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NC51 ANN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,457 mi
Last recorded41,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 ANN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 41,457 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 41,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely cracking in sidewall and pressure low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 39,869 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 39,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 38,860 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 38,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 37,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 37,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 37,432 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 37,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 36,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,006 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 34,006 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,886 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn on outside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 23,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s front tyre tread worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,765 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 13,169 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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NC51 ANN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NC51 ANN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC51 ANN registered?

NC51 ANN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is NC51 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC51 ANN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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