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PO11 XSB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,994 mi
Last recorded48,994 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO11 XSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 48,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 48,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,021 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 41,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 40,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 38,743 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 34,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,467 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,664 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,648 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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PO11 XSB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 PO11 XSB, 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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PO11 XSB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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