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VN11 GKZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,236 mi
Last recorded38,236 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,236 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 38,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 36,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,510 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,172 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 32,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 6,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 4,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 2,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 2,908 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 GKZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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