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YH11 WMX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,797 mi
Last recorded31,797 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 WMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 31,797 miles

sill covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components to both sides

Fail 7 Apr 2026 31,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

sill covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components to both sides

Pass 19 Apr 2025 30,479 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Exhaust Pipe Corrosion

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 30,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Exhaust Pipe Corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 29,731 miles

Offside Front wheel binding by hand

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 May 2023 28,700 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 May 2023 28,700 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 May 2022 28,337 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 May 2021 26,996 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 May 2021 26,996 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Apr 2020 26,021 miles

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,350 miles

Front lower engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,974 miles

Floor covers fitted preventing full inspection

Unable to see front pads clearly

Pass 16 May 2018 22,605 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2017 20,322 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,385 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 15,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 13,324 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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YH11 WMX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YH11 WMX, 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 YH11 WMX registered?

YH11 WMX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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