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BT11 OSG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 OSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

Outer sills not fully tested due to sill covers

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,092 miles

sill's not fully tested due to cover's

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,759 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,854 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 87,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,114 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 83,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,839 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,712 miles

oil level high

Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tread left - strong advisory (4.1.E.1)

oil level high

Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,896 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 66,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,962 miles

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

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

front brakes very minor binding

recomend tyres and tracking asap

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,691 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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BT11 OSG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT11 OSG, 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 BT11 OSG registered?

BT11 OSG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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The MOT history for BT11 OSG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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