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ML11 YMS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,013 mi
Last recorded66,013 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 YMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 66,013 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 57,583 miles

rear subfrme rusty

Offside Inner corrosion

Nearside Inner corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2024 49,856 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,743 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 39,743 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 May 2017 32,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,934 miles

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

slight cracking on front & rear tyres

Fail 14 Oct 2015 24,934 miles

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

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

slight cracking on front & rear tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,291 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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ML11 YMS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML11 YMS, 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 ML11 YMS registered?

ML11 YMS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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