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YC11 XBX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,084 mi
Last recorded33,084 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 XBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 33,084 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 33,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 30,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,403 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,379 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 27,379 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,317 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 24,316 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower STICKER IN SWEPT AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9Mmm CRACKING ,DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL, WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm CRACKING,WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 22,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower STICKER IN SWEPT AREA

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deterirating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9Mmm CRACKING ,DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL, WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm CRACKING,WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,047 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,048 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,171 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 7,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YC11 XBX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC11 XBX, 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 YC11 XBX registered?

YC11 XBX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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