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MK60 NBM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,602 mi
Last recorded112,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK60 NBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,020 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,682 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 97,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,425 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 88,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 76,937 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus brake disc dished and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,379 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 64,379 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears plus badley perrished and cracked 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,971 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 19,799 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MK60 NBM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MK60 NBM, 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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MK60 NBM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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