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VN11 VNK

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,746 mi
Last recorded95,746 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,746 miles

Front front lower arm rear bushes debonding but no excessive movement

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,702 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 88,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

Fail 29 Jan 2021 75,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr tyre on 2mm

stone chip in screen

Pass 17 Jan 2019 58,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,668 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 38,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VNK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNK, 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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VN11 VNK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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