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GK11 VRL

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,950 mi
Last recorded80,950 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 80,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 79,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 77,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,886 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,788 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,028 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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GK11 VRL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GK11 VRL, 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 GK11 VRL registered?

GK11 VRL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GK11 VRL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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