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PA08 EBB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,571 mi
Last recorded72,571 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA08 EBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 72,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r sub frame support plates/bars rotted/weak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 68,869 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and support arms corroded and some control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2024 65,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 61,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,426 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 52,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 48,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 44,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,339 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 24,366 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 14,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,282 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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PA08 EBB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 PA08 EBB, 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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PA08 EBB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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