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OV11 KAX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,653 mi
Last recorded32,653 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 KAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 32,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 32,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 31,370 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 31,370 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface corrosion on rear suspension sub-frame and arms

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small splits on corners but clear windscreen okay (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small splits on corners but clear windscreen okay (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,314 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 24,268 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 10,720 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 KAX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OV11 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

OV11 KAX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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