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FN11 XRV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,852 mi
Last recorded71,852 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 XRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Four pins are broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has some splits init (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,534 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 67,514 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 64,456 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,144 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 59,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,267 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,365 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,423 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,852 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,968 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 24,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FN11 XRV 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 FN11 XRV, 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 FN11 XRV registered?

FN11 XRV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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