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EK11 ZFM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,463 mi
Last recorded60,463 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,463 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 60,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust blowing

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,217 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 43,998 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,461 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 42,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,752 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,929 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,333 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 21,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 12,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 10,295 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 10,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZFM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFM, 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 EK11 ZFM registered?

EK11 ZFM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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