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D49 LEC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,544 mi
Last recorded59,544 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD49 LEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 59,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,286 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,400 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 41,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,665 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 24,368 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside edges

front pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,537 miles

all 4 tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2014 8,329 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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D49 LEC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 D49 LEC, 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 D49 LEC registered?

D49 LEC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is D49 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D49 LEC 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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