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BG11 YAD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,003 mi
Last recorded92,003 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 92,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mounting bush worn allow slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance low on nearside rear

Rear corrosion to various suspension components on rear of car , but not seriously weakened

Slight imbalance across rear brakes

Fail 26 Nov 2025 92,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mounting bush worn allow slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance low on nearside rear

Rear corrosion to various suspension components on rear of car , but not seriously weakened

Slight imbalance across rear brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 79,681 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 79,638 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 58,263 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2019 45,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,025 miles

all tyres cracked and worn on edges

rear discs corroded inner face

Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,321 miles

All tyres have slight cracking in the sidewalls.

Pass 7 May 2015 21,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing lower on edges

Fail 7 May 2015 21,271 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing lower on edges

offside front wiper blade is split.

Pass 23 May 2014 14,435 miles

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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BG11 YAD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG11 YAD, 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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BG11 YAD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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