CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV11 CVJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,991 mi
Last recorded60,991 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 CVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 60,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor holed/corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet blocked but n/s jet providing water

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal judder

Fail 6 Feb 2026 60,752 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r floor box section holed/corroded (30cm x 10cm) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor holed/corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet blocked but n/s jet providing water

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal judder

Pass 14 Feb 2025 55,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,725 miles

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

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

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

age related corrosion to suspension components

age related corrosion visible on underbody

Pass 27 Feb 2023 45,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,318 miles

underside corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 44,312 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,256 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 38,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,770 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 28,770 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,595 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 27,595 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 10,000 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV11 CVJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV11 CVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV11 CVJ?

You can check the full history of NV11 CVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV11 CVJ registered?

NV11 CVJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is NV11 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV11 CVJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV11 CVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV11 CVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.