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S99 REV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,842 mi
Last recorded63,842 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 REV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 63,842 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,640 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 58,548 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 43,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,009 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 43,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,945 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 41,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,083 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust covers perishing

Offside Rear Ball joint dust covers perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2021 40,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper rear control arm, outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,594 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,346 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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S99 REV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 S99 REV, 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 S99 REV registered?

S99 REV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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The MOT history for S99 REV 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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