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Y87 VHJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,395 mi
Last recorded168,395 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 VHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 168,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 167,636 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 166,828 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 5 May 2023 165,437 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 165,437 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 163,144 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 160,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 160,036 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 159,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 159,292 miles

Central Valve stem seriously damaged all four (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 157,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 156,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 154,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 153,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 152,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 150,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 145,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 141,619 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 141,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 141,472 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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Y87 VHJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y87 VHJ, 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 Y87 VHJ registered?

Y87 VHJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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