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KV11 YJZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,659 mi
Last recorded81,659 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 YJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,659 miles

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,659 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO REAR PADS (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 14 Mar 2025 78,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,185 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to sills and suspension

Fail 14 Mar 2024 75,184 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front unable to check wheel bearing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to sills and suspension

Fail 13 Feb 2024 75,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,748 miles

General under body corrosion

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,458 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2020 68,689 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,242 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,261 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 63,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,843 miles

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes binding slighly

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,783 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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KV11 YJZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KV11 YJZ, 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 KV11 YJZ registered?

KV11 YJZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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