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VK11 DXS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 DXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 51,267 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 50,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 48,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 47,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,000 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,720 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both [perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

blocks fitted to all pedals

trays & covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,326 miles

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,791 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 39,791 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper Blades (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 30,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear slight play in anti-roll bar link

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear slight play in anti-roll bar link

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,632 miles

nsf tyre has a cut in sidewall

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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VK11 DXS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 VK11 DXS, 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 VK11 DXS registered?

VK11 DXS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 DXS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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