2011 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · MX51 MAR
2011 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 41,747 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX51 MAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 41,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX51 MAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mazda Mx-5 (MX51 MAR) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
MX51 MAR Mileage History
- 18/10/202335,564 mi
- 18/10/202437,965 mi+2,401 mi
- 11/10/202540,170 mi+2,205 mi
- 16/10/202641,718 mi+1,548 mi
- 20/10/202641,747 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 2,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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