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Y80 RGP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests38 (32 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 RGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

32 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 108,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2026 107,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 107,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 104,567 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside wing mirror cover loose

Fail 7 Apr 2025 104,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside wing mirror cover loose

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,369 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 84,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,350 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 93,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 80,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cut and slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,015 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,546 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,056 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,056 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,500 miles

o/s/f brake binding sligthy

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,167 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 May 2014 62,733 miles

slight brake bind to o/s/f

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 47,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,907 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,470 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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Y80 RGP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y80 RGP, 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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Y80 RGP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 2011.

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