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GU11 HSJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 HSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,193 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,871 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,116 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 65,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,146 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,580 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 52,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,785 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 47,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,203 miles

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

Front wipers slightly split

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,975 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 HSJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU11 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

GU11 HSJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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