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R355 LHK

2011 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,484 mi
Last recorded91,484 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 LHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 91,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 86,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 83,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 82,127 miles

Offside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured(borderline)

Pass 24 May 2021 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured(borderline)

Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,052 miles

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

headlamps becoming dull

Fail 8 Jun 2017 80,052 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamps becoming dull

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,594 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,594 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,551 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,092 miles

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,862 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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R355 LHK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 R355 LHK, 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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R355 LHK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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