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BN11 RYB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,529 mi
Last recorded58,529 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 RYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 58,529 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 54,674 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 52,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 52,500 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 49,921 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,753 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,686 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 41,296 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 38,380 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,279 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 29,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 21,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,023 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 14,023 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,241 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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BN11 RYB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN11 RYB, 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 BN11 RYB registered?

BN11 RYB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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