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DL11 GUA

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,493 mi
Last recorded69,493 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 GUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,493 miles

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

front chassis bolted on cross section/member corroded

rear pads getting low

Fail 26 May 2026 69,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front chassis bolted on cross section/member corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,882 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 64,881 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o\s and n\s disc backing plates deuterated

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,779 miles

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 55,778 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,473 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 54,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,124 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 51,120 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,152 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,423 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 43,407 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,138 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 33,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 7,785 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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DL11 GUA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL11 GUA, 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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DL11 GUA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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