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LC11 LCF

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,681 mi
Last recorded84,681 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 LCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 84,681 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 84,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged as marked, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 76,175 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 76,175 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 67,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in inner sidewall as marked, also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 61,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 54,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 48,304 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 48,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 41,073 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 34,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 27,306 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slight misting

Offside Front shock absorber slight misting

Pass 10 May 2016 22,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,421 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,816 miles

advise both rear tyres wear inner edge

advise offside front tyre wear

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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LC11 LCF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 LC11 LCF, 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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LC11 LCF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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