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K8 FSD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,725 mi
Last recorded34,725 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 FSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 33,751 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 33,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 31,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 30,430 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 30,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 29,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 26,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,227 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,493 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 14,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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K8 FSD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K8 FSD, 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 K8 FSD registered?

K8 FSD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is K8 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 FSD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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