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AF11 SXZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,047 mi
Last recorded73,047 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 SXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 73,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 71,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,352 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 69,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,637 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 63,005 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 63,005 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,518 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,079 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,393 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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AF11 SXZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AF11 SXZ, 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 AF11 SXZ registered?

AF11 SXZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is AF11 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 SXZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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