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VN11 AUX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,685 mi
Last recorded58,685 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 AUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 58,685 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 58,685 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 53,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 51,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,334 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,249 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 45,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,368 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 43,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,770 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,739 miles

Front front tyres cracking/perished

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake discs cxorroded causing fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,646 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre valve stems deteriated

both front tyres perished/cracked in tread area.

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,321 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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VN11 AUX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 VN11 AUX, 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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VN11 AUX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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