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4 FAY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,023 mi
Last recorded31,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 FAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 31,023 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 31,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 30,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 29,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 27,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,741 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 23,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x3 bulges on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,932 miles

o/s/r tyre has two nails in it

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,185 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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4 FAY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 4 FAY, 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 4 FAY registered?

4 FAY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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