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YR11 VNZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,323 mi
Last recorded92,323 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 92,323 miles

Offside Rear brake disc scorched

underside suspension corroded covered in underseal or other material

Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad just above pass value, pad crumbling and showing signs of excessive heat (requires attention ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,506 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,156 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,274 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 63,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 38,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,554 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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YR11 VNZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 YR11 VNZ, 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 YR11 VNZ registered?

YR11 VNZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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