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VN11 WXP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,621 mi
Last recorded65,621 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 65,621 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 64,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,181 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 56,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,508 miles

Battery terminal loose

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 56,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 52,690 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 52,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very weak pump (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside starts to move after offside has reached 100kgf (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 45,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,210 miles

Front discs rusted up on inner faces.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,682 miles

nsf tyre wearing bald on outer edge

osf tyre wearing bald on outer edge

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 WXP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

VN11 WXP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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