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NL11 VWM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,377 mi
Last recorded23,377 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 23,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 21,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 20,076 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 18,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 17,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 17,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 16,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 13,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil Misted On Whole Of Shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 12,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking In Treads

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking In Treads

Offside Front Tyre Cracking In Treads

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking In Treads

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2017 11,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 9,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 6,199 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 VWM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWM, 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 NL11 VWM registered?

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

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