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VA11 AUW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,829 mi
Last recorded43,829 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 AUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 43,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,772 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 41,769 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 29,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,576 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 20,570 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 19,481 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,128 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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VA11 AUW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 VA11 AUW, 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 VA11 AUW registered?

VA11 AUW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is VA11 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 AUW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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