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WA11 NWS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,151 mi
Last recorded58,151 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA11 NWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 58,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,721 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill corroded front to rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner sill corroded front to rear

Rear rear subframe and suspension components covered in under sill

Fail 26 Jun 2025 55,634 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill corroded front to rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner sill corroded front to rear

Rear rear subframe and suspension components covered in under sill

Pass 3 Jul 2024 52,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,413 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 52,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 46,321 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 42,796 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 42,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 37,606 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 31,578 miles

rear brake discs rusting on inner surfaces

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,232 miles

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Fail 11 Nov 2016 25,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear badly corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,853 miles

all four brake discs rusting on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2014 14,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 12,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 12,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WA11 NWS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WA11 NWS, 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 WA11 NWS registered?

WA11 NWS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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