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S9 LGE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,568 mi
Last recorded70,568 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 LGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 70,568 miles

Very heavy corrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension arms, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 16 Jun 2026 70,568 miles

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

Very heavy corrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension arms, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2025 67,767 miles

Heavy corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2025 67,767 miles

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

Heavy corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,445 miles

Heavy corrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension arms, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 3 Jun 2024 63,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Heavy corrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension arms, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2023 56,255 miles

Heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes, suspension arms, coil springs and exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 56,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes, suspension arms, coil springs and exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 49,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,078 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,348 miles

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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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S9 LGE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S9 LGE, 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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S9 LGE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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