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W26 CAF

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,717 mi
Last recorded62,717 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 CAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 62,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suspect has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 62,717 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suspect has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 59,293 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 59,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged been run flat and inner side wall badly damaged and soft when pushed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 55,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 52,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 50,550 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps clouding over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough worm gear noisy (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,887 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre steel/ nail

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,948 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 42,806 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,316 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,290 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 33,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,230 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,057 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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W26 CAF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W26 CAF, 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 W26 CAF registered?

W26 CAF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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