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N27 KAB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,998 mi
Last recorded86,998 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 KAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,305 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,877 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 83,877 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,811 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 79,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,315 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 64,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,421 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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N27 KAB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N27 KAB, 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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N27 KAB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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