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PY11 CXW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,524 mi
Last recorded123,524 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 CXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 123,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 123,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,873 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 78,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,957 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.9mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 29 May 2019 51,172 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 33,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen lower left . (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low on extreme edges.

small split in n/s wiper blade.

Pass 31 May 2017 20,644 miles

Offside Rear condensation in light.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 9,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 7,308 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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PY11 CXW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 PY11 CXW, 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 PY11 CXW registered?

PY11 CXW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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