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S2 XSA

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,756 mi
Last recorded43,756 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 XSA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 43,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,934 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,412 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,713 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 25,569 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 25,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,716 miles

nearside front tyre tread low/perished

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,871 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,264 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perished

slight pitting to front brake discs

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2014 14,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear tyres slightly perished

slight pitting to front brake discs

slight pitting to rear brake discs

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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S2 XSA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S2 XSA, 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 S2 XSA registered?

S2 XSA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is S2 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 XSA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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