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L70 TEG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,009 mi
Last recorded103,009 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 TEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 103,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

center body brace corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 7 May 2025 100,180 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2024 97,744 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 94,567 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 92,378 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 92,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,794 miles

front and rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,757 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,852 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,676 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 72,613 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Front tyres both sides bald inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cuts in nearside rear tyre side walls

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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L70 TEG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L70 TEG, 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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L70 TEG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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