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Y70 WLK

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,157 mi
Last recorded61,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 WLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,157 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyre treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 58,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 55,820 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 51,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,650 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,108 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 32,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,011 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inside face (3.5.1i)

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

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

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,777 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 22,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,303 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 6,993 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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Y70 WLK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y70 WLK, 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 Y70 WLK registered?

Y70 WLK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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