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YR11 GCY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,703 mi
Last recorded22,703 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 GCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 22,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,535 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 21,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 19,116 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 18,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 16,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,450 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 15,450 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 14,026 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 14,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,069 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 13,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 11,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 10,933 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 9,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 6,877 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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YR11 GCY 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 76.5%.

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 YR11 GCY, 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 YR11 GCY registered?

YR11 GCY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is YR11 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR11 GCY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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