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EF11 GDZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,053 mi
Last recorded79,053 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 GDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 66,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 55,624 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 55,624 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 41,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 37,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2017 33,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 28,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 22,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 17,532 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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EF11 GDZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF11 GDZ, 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 EF11 GDZ registered?

EF11 GDZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is EF11 GDZ safe to buy?

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