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LS11 SSZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,974 mi
Last recorded33,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 SSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 33,974 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 33,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,898 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Apr 2024 30,898 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2023 29,432 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,251 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,879 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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LS11 SSZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS11 SSZ, 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 LS11 SSZ registered?

LS11 SSZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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