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W6 MXV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,120 mi
Last recorded27,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 27,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 22,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,035 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 21,702 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 21,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 19,574 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 18,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,302 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 14,302 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W6 MXV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W6 MXV, 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 W6 MXV registered?

W6 MXV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for W6 MXV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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