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OV11 KBP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,015 mi
Last recorded66,015 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 KBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 59,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,217 miles

Front offside and nearside inner edge corroding

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 48,404 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 46,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 44,079 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 44,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 41,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,559 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to min permitted thickness-attention soon needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to min permitted thickness-attention soon needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

tyres wearing low/worn on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,150 miles

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

all tyres getting perished/split

brake pads 70 % worn approx

Pass 10 Nov 2016 30,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc slightly corroded

tyre tread slightly perished

windscreen wiper split/deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 10,952 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 KBP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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