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FG11 BOU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear arm outer joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 84,019 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arms outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 84,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre walls splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arms outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 82,417 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear rear arms outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 82,415 miles

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear rear arms outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 81,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear suspension rear arms outer joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 80,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 80,837 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 80,406 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 79,103 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 77,009 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 May 2018 76,595 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 73,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,023 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,992 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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FG11 BOU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG11 BOU, 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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FG11 BOU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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