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BN11 LLM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,970 mi
Last recorded70,970 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 LLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,970 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 70,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,400 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 69,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,511 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and attaching suspension arms/supports are corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded but not excessively

Fail 2 Apr 2024 63,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade has a tear and is coming away from the attachment (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade has a tear and is coming away from the attachment (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and attaching suspension arms/supports are corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded but not excessively

Pass 14 Dec 2022 59,362 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,232 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 56,657 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 56,657 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 54,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 54,728 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2017 51,070 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 51,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 44,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,385 miles

All four tyres perished

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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BN11 LLM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN11 LLM, 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 BN11 LLM registered?

BN11 LLM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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