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NV11 DXS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,129 mi
Last recorded57,129 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 DXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 57,129 miles

Front subframe

Rear subframe

Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,138 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,970 miles

all suspension and components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 52,397 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,435 miles

whole underside ,components and areas rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2023 49,400 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

whole underside ,components and areas rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 42,537 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 42,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,973 miles

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

brake master showing signs of leaking brake fliud

Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,020 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 38,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,216 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 31,216 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NV11 DXS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DXS, 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 NV11 DXS registered?

NV11 DXS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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