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C14 SAY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,337 mi
Last recorded17,337 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 17,337 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 15,776 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 14,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 13,043 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 11,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 10,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 10,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 9,911 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 9,911 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL four tyres - perished/cracked 205/50/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 8,286 miles

ALL tyres perished,cracking amongst tread 205 /50/ 17

Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,811 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 7,811 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 6,357 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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C14 SAY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C14 SAY, 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 C14 SAY registered?

C14 SAY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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