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NV11 ZFE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,782 mi
Last recorded77,782 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 ZFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 77,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 72,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,583 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,636 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm and a nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,874 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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NV11 ZFE 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 NV11 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

NV11 ZFE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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