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VN11 RTZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,115 mi
Last recorded51,115 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 RTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 51,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 50,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 49,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 46,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 45,963 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 45,145 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,365 miles

Both front tyre treads low and worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both sides (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,138 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 RTZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

VN11 RTZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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