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AK11 VLA

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,610 mi
Last recorded45,610 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 45,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 44,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 42,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 40,972 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 40,972 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 39,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,546 miles

front inner brake pads 3-4mm

Fail 5 Jul 2021 37,546 miles

Emissions not tested engine started to overheat because cooling fan doesn't work (8.2.1.2 (d))

cooling fan not working

front inner brake pads 3-4mm

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 33,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 31,801 miles

front and rear brake pads approx 4mm

front and rear tyres are all heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2017 29,252 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,352 miles

front and rear tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,918 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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AK11 VLA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AK11 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

AK11 VLA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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