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GY11 GZS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,232 mi
Last recorded36,232 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 GZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 36,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 35,947 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 35,947 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 35,530 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 35,528 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 35,041 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rears & Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 33,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 33,153 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 30,602 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 23,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

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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GY11 GZS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GY11 GZS, 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 GY11 GZS registered?

GY11 GZS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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