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VN11 GMZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,970 mi
Last recorded39,970 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 GMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 39,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 37,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,839 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 29,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 23,191 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracked on sidewall and tred

Pass 7 Nov 2016 16,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Rear cracked on sidewalls

Offside Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2015 9,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 5,882 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 GMZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN11 GMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN11 GMZ registered?

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

Is VN11 GMZ safe to buy?

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