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EK11 LZH

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,135 mi
Last recorded53,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 LZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 53,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 52,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 48,587 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,835 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 44,136 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 39,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,810 miles

Nearside Front minor outter wall damage

both nearside tyres on 2mm

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,304 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,605 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking / perishing in tread

Nearside rear tyre cracking / perishing in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK11 LZH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EK11 LZH, 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 EK11 LZH registered?

EK11 LZH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is EK11 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 LZH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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