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K4 DTB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,517 mi
Last recorded23,517 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 DTB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 23,517 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 23,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 22,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 21,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 21,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,575 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 19,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 19,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 18,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,227 miles

Offside Front when appling full brake pressure vibration and noise but brake performance ok

Fail 14 Mar 2016 17,227 miles

Offside Front front brake binding slightly (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front when appling full brake pressure vibration and noise but brake performance ok

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,514 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 16,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,270 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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K4 DTB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K4 DTB, 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 K4 DTB registered?

K4 DTB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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