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AY11 WUE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,955 mi
Last recorded82,955 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,955 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 82,953 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,912 miles

Rear some surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 6 Mar 2025 82,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Rear some surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 22 May 2024 82,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 79,519 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,630 miles

Both front brake pipes greased

Nearside rear tyre side wall has slight damage on outer and inner side walls no cords exposed at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,287 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 71,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,964 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,814 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AY11 WUE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY11 WUE, 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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AY11 WUE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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