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BF11 XYU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,117 mi
Last recorded55,117 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 XYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 53,562 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both+o/s rear have slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 52,384 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both+discs showing slight deterioration (1.2.1 (e))

o/s wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,198 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,785 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,316 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 32,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on edges

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,300 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 16,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,910 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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BF11 XYU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 BF11 XYU, 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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BF11 XYU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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