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Y40 DOW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,726 mi
Last recorded113,726 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 DOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 113,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 110,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,158 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,236 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 101,227 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped in half (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,569 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 19 Jun 2019 84,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,246 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,246 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,734 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 1.6MM ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,633 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER GRILLE

Fail 23 Jun 2015 37,633 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER GRILLE

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR LOOSE ON MOUNTINGS / GLASS LOOSE

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,506 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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Y40 DOW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc 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 Y40 DOW, 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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Y40 DOW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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