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VN11 GJX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,399 mi
Last recorded51,399 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 GJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 51,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 49,022 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 49,008 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,484 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 46,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,845 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 44,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 36,856 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,576 miles

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

advise all tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 9,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,063 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 GJX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJX, 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 VN11 GJX registered?

VN11 GJX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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The MOT history for VN11 GJX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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