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FF04 STF

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,099 mi
Last recorded84,099 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 STF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,099 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,097 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,570 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 79,569 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,331 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads just over 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just over 3/4 worn especially offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,575 miles

Front both tyres perished in tread

Fail 7 Sep 2016 30,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front both tyres perished in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,126 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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FF04 STF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 FF04 STF, 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 FF04 STF registered?

FF04 STF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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