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WU11 VEL

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,047 mi
Last recorded35,047 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 VEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 35,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 34,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 33,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 32,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,806 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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WU11 VEL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU11 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU11 VEL registered?

WU11 VEL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is WU11 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU11 VEL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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