CarVerify

Free Car Check

R27 PYM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,798 mi
Last recorded71,798 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 PYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 71,798 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 71,798 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,380 miles

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

Central Front underbody brace holed and corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,246 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 68,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall on limit 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 46,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall on limit 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,694 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,522 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,332 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,766 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R27 PYM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R27 PYM, 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

How do I check the history of R27 PYM?

You can check the full history of R27 PYM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R27 PYM registered?

R27 PYM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is R27 PYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 PYM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R27 PYM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R27 PYM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.