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PB04 HGB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,222 mi
Last recorded68,222 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB04 HGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 68,222 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,060 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,655 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 57,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,661 miles

small cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall but no cords showing.

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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PB04 HGB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PB04 HGB, 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 PB04 HGB registered?

PB04 HGB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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