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YA11 RUH

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 RUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 76,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 74,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension Components Some Surface Corrosion Buildup

Pass 30 May 2024 72,968 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 69,821 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 69,821 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 65,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 60,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 55,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,025 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 48,025 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,530 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,028 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 28,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 4,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s mirror glass insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2014 4,081 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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YA11 RUH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

YA11 RUH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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