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ESZ 3740

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,396 mi
Last recorded56,396 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 3740
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 56,396 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 56,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,252 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,942 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 55,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,138 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 53,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,484 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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ESZ 3740 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ESZ 3740, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESZ 3740 registered?

ESZ 3740 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is ESZ 3740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 3740 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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