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FX11 YWU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,839 mi
Last recorded82,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 YWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 82,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 82,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,864 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 79,855 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,711 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 74,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,300 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,461 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,182 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,831 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FX11 YWU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FX11 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX11 YWU registered?

FX11 YWU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is FX11 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX11 YWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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