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PEH 235

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,797 mi
Last recorded56,797 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEH 235
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,797 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on front subframe strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excess play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excess play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on front subframe strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at top and bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,784 miles

Front nsf and osf shock absorbers corroded

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

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

nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 51,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen washers inop (3.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nsf and osf headlamp pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (c))

Anti-roll bar likely to become detached nsr and osr anti roll bar links worn to excess (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nsf and osf shock absorbers corroded

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

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

nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

rear brakes binding

Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ***STRONG ADVISORY*** (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front wishbone REAR bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 47,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ***STRONG ADVISORY*** (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front wishbone REAR bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,670 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 28,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,001 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,723 miles

corrosion on frt and rear brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,236 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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PEH 235 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PEH 235, 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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PEH 235 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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