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BU11 KSY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 KSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 67,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 67,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,614 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,656 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,301 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,069 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 42,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,065 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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BU11 KSY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU11 KSY, 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 BU11 KSY registered?

BU11 KSY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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