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K23 MTY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,894 mi
Last recorded98,894 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 MTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 89,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,291 miles

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

Nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is repaired (chassis)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair coated in underseal (rear of nearside inner sill)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear upper & offside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 83,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of nearside inner sill excessively corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is repaired (chassis)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear upper & offside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,131 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,434 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 79,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2020 79,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 71,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 57,751 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on edges.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 63,875 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 63,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,540 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Dec 2015 49,538 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

pad warning on

rear pads appear low ADVISE INSPECTION

Pass 5 May 2015 59,341 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 38,053 miles

front bumper damaged

rear pads low

Pass 9 May 2014 55,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 26,334 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 44,754 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 39,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,247 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,269 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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K23 MTY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K23 MTY, 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 K23 MTY registered?

K23 MTY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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