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GY11 HBC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,279 mi
Last recorded73,279 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 HBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav holder ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,530 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,752 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,462 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 67,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 62,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,205 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,979 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,649 miles

O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres perished (205/45/17)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 27,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 Mar 2014 16,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,180 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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GY11 HBC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY11 HBC, 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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GY11 HBC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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