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FP11 XSL

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 XSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 95,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 89,208 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 89,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 86,945 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Under body of the vehicle has wide spread corrosion but does not meet rejection requirements

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,580 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,333 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 22,894 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,731 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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FP11 XSL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FP11 XSL, 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 FP11 XSL registered?

FP11 XSL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is FP11 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP11 XSL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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