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GU11 EPL

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,331 mi
Last recorded113,331 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 EPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,331 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 113,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,428 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2021 102,352 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,194 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,572 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,365 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,189 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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GU11 EPL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GU11 EPL, 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 GU11 EPL registered?

GU11 EPL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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