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YH11 XHU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,478 mi
Last recorded56,478 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 XHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 56,478 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,104 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 55,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,537 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 53,537 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,899 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 43,899 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,343 miles

Nearside Front wiper split but still clears screen

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,326 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder leaking into servo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wiper split but still clears screen

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,834 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,702 miles

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

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 XHU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 YH11 XHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH11 XHU registered?

YH11 XHU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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