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LA11 AAZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 AAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 67,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,306 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 64,306 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,229 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,363 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,313 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,945 miles

All four tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 49,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

All four tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,678 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,473 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,758 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 May 2015 36,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,123 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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LA11 AAZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LA11 AAZ, 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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LA11 AAZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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