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CF11 VAU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 VAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,473 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 93,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,055 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 69,724 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,020 miles

all brake discs surface rust

rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,152 miles

All tyres worn on the inner edge

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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CF11 VAU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CF11 VAU, 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 CF11 VAU registered?

CF11 VAU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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The MOT history for CF11 VAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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