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FN61 HYZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,035 mi
Last recorded66,035 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 66,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 63,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 61,080 miles

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

heat shield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,891 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 55,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 49,760 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 49,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,947 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,890 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 38,323 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 38,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,847 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on both edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,567 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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FN61 HYZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FN61 HYZ, 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 FN61 HYZ registered?

FN61 HYZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is FN61 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 HYZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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