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AF11 SZO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,174 mi
Last recorded26,174 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 SZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 26,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 25,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 25,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 24,517 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 24,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 22,906 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 22,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 20,693 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 16,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,994 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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AF11 SZO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF11 SZO, 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 AF11 SZO registered?

AF11 SZO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AF11 SZO safe to buy?

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