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A5 BBR

2011 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,120 mi
Last recorded81,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,120 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,893 miles

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 27 Jan 2023 73,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,542 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,363 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,050 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,677 miles

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 21 Oct 2017 49,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,063 miles

2 front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 BBR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 BBR, 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 A5 BBR registered?

A5 BBR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is A5 BBR safe to buy?

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