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BR03 LYL

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 LYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 63,732 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 63,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 60,733 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 60,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 57,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,410 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 53,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,848 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper torn

Fail 23 Mar 2023 53,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,935 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 49,934 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive brake pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top strut mount not seated correctly (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 47,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axel bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axel bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,323 miles

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 39,915 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 38,363 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 34,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,361 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 34,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 30,433 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 30,093 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,162 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,468 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 16 May 2015 20,031 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 20,031 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 20,056 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall has a tear but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s door mirror glass damaged slightly

o/s/ wiper blade wearing in middle & split on edges

Pass 22 May 2014 15,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,620 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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BR03 LYL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 BR03 LYL, 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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BR03 LYL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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