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AO11 WRU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,965 mi
Last recorded112,965 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 112,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, close to limit (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 108,418 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 108,407 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Upper diff busesx2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 86,294 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 86,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & O/S/R 205/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,265 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 76,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 67,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,356 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 58,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,029 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Dec 2018 47,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Dec 2018 47,553 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2017 40,746 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 40,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AO11 WRU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO11 WRU, 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 AO11 WRU registered?

AO11 WRU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is AO11 WRU safe to buy?

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