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BD11 BYH

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,423 mi
Last recorded43,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 BYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 43,423 miles

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,436 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,410 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,640 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 37,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 36,369 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 36,275 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

n/s wiper torn

Pass 9 May 2017 34,551 miles

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 3 May 2016 31,475 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,340 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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BD11 BYH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD11 BYH, 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 BD11 BYH registered?

BD11 BYH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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