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GV11 MTE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 MTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 66,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 63,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,047 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 53,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,876 miles

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 6 Apr 2018 49,181 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 10 %

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,346 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 41,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 30,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,447 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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GV11 MTE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GV11 MTE, 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 GV11 MTE registered?

GV11 MTE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2011.

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