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BT11 WML

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,554 mi
Last recorded52,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 WML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Hole in boot, sealed with sealer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,890 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 50,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,221 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,021 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 45,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,938 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 39,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 25,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 19,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 15,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 8,357 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 WML is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

BT11 WML is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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