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YF11 TZM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 TZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 89,537 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame/suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 86,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,888 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both inner sidewalls. 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. Worn off on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 61,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,074 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,490 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 36,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,610 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 29,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,918 miles

Slight damage to N/S/R and N/S/F tyres outer walls.

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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YF11 TZM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF11 TZM, 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 YF11 TZM registered?

YF11 TZM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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