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VN11 GPJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,770 mi
Last recorded37,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 37,770 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And strengtening plates also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 37,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And strengtening plates also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 36,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,610 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 34,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 32,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 29,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 28,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,129 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall/tread cracking

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall/tread cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2016 17,054 miles

n/s wiper split but clears windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 9,698 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 GPJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

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

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