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YP11 LXA

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,593 mi
Last recorded80,593 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 LXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,035 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 75,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,437 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 69,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,631 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2022 63,631 miles

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,581 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,658 miles

Both rear tyres on 1.6mm min limit and require changing

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,390 miles

all tyres worn slightly on edges

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,700 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP11 LXA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP11 LXA, 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 YP11 LXA registered?

YP11 LXA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is YP11 LXA safe to buy?

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