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S1 BRA

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 BRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,489 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 70,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 67,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,208 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 65,803 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,739 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,868 miles

Rear brake pads 4 mm approx

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,395 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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S1 BRA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 S1 BRA, 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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S1 BRA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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