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XIL 8978

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,898 mi
Last recorded59,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 8978
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 59,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,461 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 53,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,872 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 48,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,791 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2021 45,789 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,125 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,534 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,452 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 39,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,728 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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XIL 8978 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XIL 8978, 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

How do I check the history of XIL 8978?

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What year was XIL 8978 registered?

XIL 8978 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is XIL 8978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 8978 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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