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VN11 GSU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,862 mi
Last recorded70,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 70,862 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 70,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,844 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder of the tread and low on the outer

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on the inner shoulder of the tread

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,191 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 20,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre tread wearing on its outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,991 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 GSU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

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

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