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BK11 VOT

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,722 mi
Last recorded27,722 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 27,722 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 27,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 26,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 26,394 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,182 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 24,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 22,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 20,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 18,815 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 18,814 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear Brake Pads Worn Below Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Have Corrosion Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 17,504 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 17,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,031 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 16,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 8,859 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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BK11 VOT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BK11 VOT, 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 BK11 VOT registered?

BK11 VOT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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