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N22 WLY

2011 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 WLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,823 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 79,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,491 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 69,599 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 69,596 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,069 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 64,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,227 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,606 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 43,851 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 43,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 26,130 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,435 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,208 miles

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

Offside Front 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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N22 WLY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N22 WLY, 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 N22 WLY registered?

N22 WLY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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The MOT history for N22 WLY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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