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AF11 SYY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,691 mi
Last recorded45,691 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 SYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 45,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion across all suspension and steering components

Fail 16 Sep 2025 45,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion across all suspension and steering components

Pass 16 Sep 2024 45,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,954 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,142 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 40,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 37,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 33,383 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF11 SYY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 AF11 SYY, 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 AF11 SYY registered?

AF11 SYY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is AF11 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 SYY 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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