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GU11 ZXV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,250 mi
Last recorded34,250 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 ZXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 34,250 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 34,250 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking banjo bolt ? (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 33,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake discs slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge borderline pass

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake discs slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge borderline pass

Fail 25 Apr 2024 33,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake discs slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge borderline pass

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake discs slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge borderline pass

Pass 6 May 2023 30,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 25,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 23,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 21,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 19,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 14,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,330 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 9,864 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 ZXV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

GU11 ZXV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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