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FD11 XEN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,560 mi
Last recorded58,560 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 XEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,560 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Lower Excessive corrosion, all over.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall and wearing on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall and on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r inner sidewall perishing and splitting 205/45/17 and on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 55,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r inner sidewall perishing and splitting 205/45/17 and on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 3 mm and has cuts to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,567 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 48,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,448 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 29,448 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded\pitted on the inside face

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc inside face corroded\pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,571 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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FD11 XEN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD11 XEN, 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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FD11 XEN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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