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YM11 GHN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,437 mi
Last recorded86,437 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM11 GHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 86,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,062 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 82,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,829 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,376 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported securing bolt to flexible hose mounting loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,051 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 31,051 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,884 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 28,884 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,953 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,645 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,273 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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YM11 GHN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 YM11 GHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM11 GHN registered?

YM11 GHN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is YM11 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM11 GHN 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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