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RE11 LGZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,895 mi
Last recorded57,895 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 LGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 57,895 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 57,895 miles

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 50,263 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 48,123 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 48,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,659 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 41,659 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 37,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 37,164 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,161 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 28,799 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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RE11 LGZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE11 LGZ, 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 RE11 LGZ registered?

RE11 LGZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for RE11 LGZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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