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PE11 VWS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,697 mi
Last recorded56,697 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 VWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 56,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall-deep cut.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 55,245 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 53,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall cut.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 53,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall cut.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,980 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 44,980 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,451 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,470 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,601 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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PE11 VWS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE11 VWS, 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 PE11 VWS registered?

PE11 VWS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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