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E8 BBR

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,016 mi
Last recorded72,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 72,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 68,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,337 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 63,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,213 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,490 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 53,490 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,486 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 47,486 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,308 miles

nonstansed exhaust fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,795 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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E8 BBR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E8 BBR, 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 E8 BBR registered?

E8 BBR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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