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HG11 LYD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,171 mi
Last recorded28,171 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 LYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 28,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Wet but not excessive. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on working surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 27,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 27,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 26,490 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 25,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 25,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 23,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 22,616 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 22,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,186 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,266 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 19,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,713 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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HG11 LYD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 HG11 LYD, 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 HG11 LYD registered?

HG11 LYD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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