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A886 KAY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,847 mi
Last recorded90,847 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA886 KAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,847 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 90,847 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,672 miles

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

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 82,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,492 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 65,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 48,558 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,378 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,993 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,798 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 32,773 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,369 miles

small cracks in rear tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,642 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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A886 KAY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A886 KAY, 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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A886 KAY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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