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NL11 OVD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 OVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 58,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 52,025 miles

rear underside suspension components etc showing corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2024 52,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear underside suspension components etc showing corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,840 miles

all suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2023 43,840 miles

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

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

all suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,393 miles

Rear all suspension components are corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 41,391 miles

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

Rear all suspension components are corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,157 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,777 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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NL11 OVD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL11 OVD, 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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NL11 OVD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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