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R672 DWL

2011 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,131 mi
Last recorded147,131 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 DWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 147,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 147,125 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant loss from radiator (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 146,019 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 145,153 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 144,120 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 144,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint cover insecure

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint cover insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 143,269 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,378 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 141,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 139,937 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 137,570 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 134,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 131,796 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 131,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 128,771 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 124,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 11,922 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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R672 DWL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R672 DWL, 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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R672 DWL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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