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ML11 YMZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,346 mi
Last recorded57,346 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 YMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 57,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,007 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Advise front washers poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also slightly loose / cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise broken (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both front shock absorber dust cover boots perished / split (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.5mm flat spots inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.7mm 205 / 50 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 52,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise broken (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both front shock absorber dust cover boots perished / split (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.5mm flat spots inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.7mm 205 / 50 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 48,869 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres getting low 3mm size 205 / 50 x16 uniroyal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 48,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres getting low 3mm size 205 / 50 x16 uniroyal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,263 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,733 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,539 miles

Full undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,100 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,954 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached both battery terminals (1.9.2b)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened underside of engine (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,214 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,375 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 YMZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

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

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