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YD11 ZZC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,542 mi
Last recorded88,542 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 ZZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,542 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Slight Corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2024 88,016 miles

Under Vehicle Slight Corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 88,016 miles

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

Under Vehicle Slight Corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 86,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 72,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,141 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,381 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,544 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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YD11 ZZC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD11 ZZC, 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 YD11 ZZC registered?

YD11 ZZC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YD11 ZZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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