2011 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · E8 BBR
2011 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 72,016 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E8 BBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2025
- 72,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E8 BBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mazda Mx-5 (E8 BBR) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E8 BBR Mileage History
- 11/02/202263,258 mi
- 17/02/202263,337 mi+79 mi
- 13/05/202368,029 mi+4,692 mi
- 10/07/202470,120 mi+2,091 mi
- 13/07/202572,016 mi+1,896 mi
Average of roughly 2,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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