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GU11 ZXP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,163 mi
Last recorded56,163 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 ZXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 56,163 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 56,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 55,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,984 miles

205/45/R17/88W. OF 7 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Fail 2 Jul 2020 51,984 miles

205/45/R17/88W. OF 7 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,350 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 10,365 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 ZXP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

GU11 ZXP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is GU11 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 ZXP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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