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DY11 GZW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,590 mi
Last recorded45,590 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 GZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,590 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,055 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 33,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 32,322 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,948 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,281 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 18,280 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn 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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DY11 GZW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY11 GZW, 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 DY11 GZW registered?

DY11 GZW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for DY11 GZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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