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VN11 GPF

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,847 mi
Last recorded60,847 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 60,847 miles

whole underside of vehicle covered with wax to preserve metal work

Pass 14 Nov 2024 58,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 58,759 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,960 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,044 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,390 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 53,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 53,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 51,185 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 48,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 36,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2015 36,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,305 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 GPF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF registered?

VN11 GPF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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