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C17 AGG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,692 mi
Last recorded42,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 AGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 42,692 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 42,692 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 40,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,415 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 39,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,512 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 37,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,505 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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C17 AGG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C17 AGG, 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 C17 AGG registered?

C17 AGG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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