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VK11 NDE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,426 mi
Last recorded120,426 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,426 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,287 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 117,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,805 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,056 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre unevenly worn in the centre of the tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre unevenly worn in the centre of the tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread unevenly worn in the middle @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread unevenly worn in the middle @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are slightly pitted & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tyre tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread unevenly worn in the middle @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread unevenly worn in the middle @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are slightly pitted & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,976 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,485 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 NDE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK11 NDE, 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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VK11 NDE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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