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OV11 ECT

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,814 mi
Last recorded42,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 ECT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 42,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,491 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 41,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,284 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,232 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50ZR16. 91W. Maxxis. Reinforced. Victra Z3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,108 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,516 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,127 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 19,127 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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 ECT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ECT, 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 OV11 ECT registered?

OV11 ECT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is OV11 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV11 ECT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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