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YR11 VAE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,581 mi
Last recorded47,581 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 47,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 37,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 22,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 18,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 18,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 17,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall and between tread blocks

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and between tread blocks

Offside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall and between tread blocks

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and between tread blocks

Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,432 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,673 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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YR11 VAE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR11 VAE, 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 YR11 VAE registered?

YR11 VAE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is YR11 VAE safe to buy?

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