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AY60 GZR

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,456 mi
Last recorded77,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY60 GZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,267 miles

Coil springs have restricted vision due to covers

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 75,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Coil springs have restricted vision due to covers

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 75,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spring protector sleeves fitted restricting inspection of all coil springs

Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 69,152 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 66,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 63,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 60,418 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 60,418 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted And fouling top suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger split/adrfit (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,342 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 58,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 49,230 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 29,838 miles

under tray fitted

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,767 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,228 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 6,542 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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AY60 GZR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 AY60 GZR, 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 AY60 GZR registered?

AY60 GZR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2011.

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