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EK11 SNZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 SNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,378 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,955 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 80,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 78,371 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 72,428 miles

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

Some corrosion to brake discs

Pass 29 May 2018 70,644 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Some surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 29 May 2018 70,644 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Some surface corrosion on brake discs

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 67,631 miles

Rear brake discs deterioating

Fail 30 May 2017 67,631 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs deterioating

Pass 23 May 2016 61,451 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 61,451 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 51,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 40,316 miles

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)

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

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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EK11 SNZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EK11 SNZ, 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 EK11 SNZ registered?

EK11 SNZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is EK11 SNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 SNZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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