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VN11 GZJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,599 mi
Last recorded42,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 GZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 42,599 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 41,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 40,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 39,354 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,976 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 33,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 32,311 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 32,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,868 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 26,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,440 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 GZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

VN11 GZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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The MOT history for VN11 GZJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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