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OV11 ECD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,057 mi
Last recorded92,057 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 ECD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 92,057 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 92,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,213 miles

genral corrotion to underside

Pass 16 Nov 2024 86,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes needs further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

advise, underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,558 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,898 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 75,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 75,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 68,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,702 miles

ADVISE: underbody and suspension components corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake disc have slight signs of pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ADVISE: os/r drop link has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both rear lower arm bushes are starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: both rear tyres have slight signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,191 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,991 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 21,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,419 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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OV11 ECD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 OV11 ECD, 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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OV11 ECD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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