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VO11 VDN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 VDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 54,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,869 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 47,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 45,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 42,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 26,238 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

Both rear tyres worn inner edges and close to cords

N/S/F tyre bald and close to cords inner edge

Fail 17 May 2017 26,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

Both rear tyres worn inner edges and close to cords

N/S/F tyre bald and close to cords inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 19,140 miles

Front wipers split but clearing screen

Nearside Front nail in tread

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front nail in tread

Fail 6 May 2015 11,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 11,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 7,828 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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VO11 VDN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO11 VDN, 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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VO11 VDN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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