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Y5 SHC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,925 mi
Last recorded64,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 SHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 55,826 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,274 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,018 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 44,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,257 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 39,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 23,871 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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Y5 SHC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y5 SHC, 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

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What year was Y5 SHC registered?

Y5 SHC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is Y5 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 SHC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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