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NU11 OJV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,042 mi
Last recorded42,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 OJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 42,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,571 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 41,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 41,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 40,431 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 40,430 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 39,540 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 39,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 36,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 32,842 miles

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

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

Under trays masking some components

Fail 31 May 2019 32,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays masking some components

Pass 31 May 2018 25,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres have slight wear on edges and slightly cracked/perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 15,590 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 8,959 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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NU11 OJV 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 NU11 OJV, 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 NU11 OJV registered?

NU11 OJV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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