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NX11 NLO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,979 mi
Last recorded55,979 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX11 NLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 55,979 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 55,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 50,436 miles

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

corrosion to suspension and underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2024 44,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has been very hot. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle building heavy corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 38,598 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

both front backplates rusty

sill protectors fitted

suspension components rusty

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,147 miles

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

Underbody corroded throughout

Fail 9 Jul 2021 37,146 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corroded throughout

Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,899 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 30,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 25,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 20,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 15,547 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,246 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 10,778 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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NX11 NLO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX11 NLO, 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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NX11 NLO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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