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X555 SMH

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,288 mi
Last recorded40,288 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 SMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 40,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 37,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,412 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 34,584 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 34,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 31,076 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 31,075 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 23,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 12,555 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 7,679 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 6,949 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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X555 SMH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X555 SMH, 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 X555 SMH registered?

X555 SMH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is X555 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X555 SMH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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