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EO11 LDJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,106 mi
Last recorded78,106 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO11 LDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,106 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 77,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 72,431 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 72,431 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 71,740 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on edges and side inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,725 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,252 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 59,929 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 59,929 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,200 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,008 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,121 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres are worn on the inner edge

eng oil low

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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EO11 LDJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO11 LDJ, 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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EO11 LDJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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