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VN11 ZBE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,422 mi
Last recorded47,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 ZBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,422 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,295 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 36,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 31,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 28,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 21,242 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 21,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 19,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,256 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 ZBE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

VN11 ZBE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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