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VN11 GMU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,075 mi
Last recorded44,075 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 GMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe getting very rusty / corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 43,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,653 miles

light surface cracking on o/s front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,785 miles

light surface cracking on n/s front and rear tyres and small surface cut on n/s front

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,204 miles

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

small surface cuts on n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2016 20,204 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small surface cuts on n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,084 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 GMU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

VN11 GMU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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