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VN11 GNF

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,491 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 63,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 59,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,374 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,362 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,400 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2019 37,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,301 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,775 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,795 miles

all four tyres cracked/perished

nearside front and offside rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre has deep cut to tread pattern

Fail 27 Apr 2016 21,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres cracked/perished

nearside front and offside rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre has deep cut to tread pattern

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,916 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre hasdamage to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,287 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2014 11,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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 GNF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

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

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