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YP11 LXE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,024 mi
Last recorded67,024 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 67,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 60,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,045 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 57,044 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 52,338 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r rearmost dustcover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r rearmost dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 52,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r rearmost dustcover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r rearmost dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 32,469 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 32,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 28,747 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 26,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,125 miles

Both front brake disc's rusty and glazed on inner surface.

Both front brakes have slightly restricted free movement.

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

Light damage to O/S door.

Light damage to O/S/R wing.

N/S/R tyre splitting in treads, advise replacement soon.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre splitting in treads, advise replacement soon.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake application slightly uneven (N/S 27%LOWER)

Unable to fully view front inner brake pads.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 22,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front brake disc's rusty and glazed on inner surface.

Both front brakes have slightly restricted free movement.

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

Light damage to O/S door.

Light damage to O/S/R wing.

N/S/F tyre splitting in treads, advise replacement soon.

N/S/R tyre splitting in treads, advise replacement soon.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre splitting in treads, advise replacement soon.

O/S/R tyre splitting in treads, advise replacement soon.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake application slightly uneven (N/S 27%LOWER)

Unable to fully view front inner brake pads.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perrished

both rear inner pads starting to get low

both rear tyres perrished

o/s/f wiper in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2014 12,391 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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YP11 LXE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LXE, 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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YP11 LXE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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