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AK11 TGJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,375 mi
Last recorded98,375 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 TGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,375 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 92,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 84,090 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 84,090 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,175 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,859 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,404 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 76,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,661 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake fluid below maximum level

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

engine oil above maximum level

Pass 30 May 2017 62,022 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 57,118 miles

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

both rear tyres inner walls splitting

Fail 31 May 2016 57,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split (8.2.2)

both rear tyres inner walls splitting

front and rear brake pads getting low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 39,576 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

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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AK11 TGJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK11 TGJ, 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 AK11 TGJ registered?

AK11 TGJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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