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NK11 JKV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,706 mi
Last recorded74,706 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK11 JKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,706 miles

Front small stone chip on windscreen o/s (ZONE A)

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 74,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (axle 1) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working no screen wash (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front small stone chip on windscreen o/s (ZONE A)

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,678 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 69,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 65,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 60,609 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 10 May 2022 54,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 49,269 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,494 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 32,378 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 32,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 22,513 miles

All four tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 11,491 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 10,401 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 10,401 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 7,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Feb 2014 3,558 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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NK11 JKV 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 NK11 JKV, 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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NK11 JKV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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