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VK11 MSX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,456 mi
Last recorded48,456 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 MSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 48,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 45,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 44,708 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,985 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both starting to corrode on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,689 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,330 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,936 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2017 31,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres close to cords inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,513 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,157 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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VK11 MSX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 MSX registered?

VK11 MSX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is VK11 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK11 MSX 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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