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LG11 NHB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,864 mi
Last recorded130,864 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 NHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 130,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 129,413 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 129,413 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 127,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 126,362 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,376 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 123,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,651 miles

Front both shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated / split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 May 2019 94,753 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated combined park brake lamp (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 11 May 2019 94,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible within tear on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated combined park brake lamp (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner faces has minor tear. No cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 May 2018 77,219 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of slight tear: inner face

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 16 May 2018 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of slight tear: inner face

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 May 2017 59,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm : inner section (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 17 May 2017 58,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm : inner section (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 May 2016 42,376 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 23,407 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2014 7,162 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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LG11 NHB 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 70.6%.

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 LG11 NHB, 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 LG11 NHB registered?

LG11 NHB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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