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AV11 SFX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,109 mi
Last recorded104,109 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 SFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 104,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,333 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four tyres perished in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,351 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,351 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,192 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 85,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,704 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,122 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall, cords not exposed

Fail 1 Sep 2020 70,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall, cords not exposed

Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,279 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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AV11 SFX 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 70.6%.

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 AV11 SFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV11 SFX registered?

AV11 SFX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is AV11 SFX safe to buy?

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