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Y23 TGC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,179 mi
Last recorded117,179 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 TGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 117,179 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 107,072 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,427 miles

engine and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 106,424 miles

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

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

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

engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,186 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,926 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,745 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,232 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Wiper split on end

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Wiper split on end

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,833 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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Y23 TGC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y23 TGC, 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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Y23 TGC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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