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B24 LOL

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,981 mi
Last recorded18,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 LOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 18,981 miles

Front slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jan 2025 18,063 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 18,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 16,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 14,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 13,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 13,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 13,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 12,401 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,569 miles

all tyres showing cracks

Fail 30 Jun 2017 11,569 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres showing cracks

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,887 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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B24 LOL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B24 LOL, 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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B24 LOL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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