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VN11 GZX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,450 mi
Last recorded64,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 GZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 64,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,mounting,suspension,rear suspension arms,shockers

Fail 4 Jun 2026 64,450 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,mounting,suspension,rear suspension arms,shockers

Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,730 miles

o/s/r discs very corroded

parking brake just passed 16%

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,shockers,rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Jun 2024 61,421 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframe,rear suspension,shockers,front top shocker mounts

Pass 25 May 2023 58,989 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,inner sills,rear chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,633 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers

Fail 4 Jun 2022 57,633 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind o/s n/s rear brakes

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,306 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers

Pass 21 May 2019 52,776 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 49,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,313 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,499 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes and suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,249 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 GZX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

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

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