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YA11 CKG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,422 mi
Last recorded74,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 CKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 74,422 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,426 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2023 71,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,078 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over Slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear Shock Absorbers Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Subframe Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,075 miles

Brake performance not tested RBT Not Done Due To Brake Bind & Missing Wheel Nut (1.2.1 (g))

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/F Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing O/S/F Locking Wheel Nut Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding O/S/F Brake Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Dethatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing All Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over Slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear Shock Absorbers Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Subframe Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,340 miles

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Fail 30 Jun 2021 68,340 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YA11 CKG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA11 CKG, 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 YA11 CKG registered?

YA11 CKG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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