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GL11 NYX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,487 mi
Last recorded114,487 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 NYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,487 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 114,487 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced offside and nearside front position lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 100,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 85,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 85,416 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp beam images incorrect [lenses excessively oxidized] (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 45% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 72,786 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 72,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,996 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 49,703 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,223 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,045 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split but still clear windscreen

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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GL11 NYX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL11 NYX, 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 GL11 NYX registered?

GL11 NYX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2011.

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