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GU11 ZXY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,145 mi
Last recorded58,145 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 ZXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,145 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 58,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 56,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 53,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,484 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,460 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 53,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,706 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2019 52,706 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,977 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perishing/cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly perishing/cracking

Offside Front tyre valve slightly perishing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre valve slightly perishing/cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 34,047 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,784 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 27,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZXY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

GU11 ZXY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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The MOT history for GU11 ZXY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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