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VN11 GZP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 73,480 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive - Axle Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 73,479 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive -Rear Axle Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 73,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive -Rear Axle Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,424 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 47,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,466 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 46,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,488 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,533 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 GZP 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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

VN11 GZP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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