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VN11 GSO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,878 mi
Last recorded75,878 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 71,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,308 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 32,495 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 30,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,451 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,110 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 21,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 11,324 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 GSO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

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

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