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BN61 GTU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 GTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 66,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,772 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 59,760 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front and rear axles corroded all over and a suspension components corroded all over

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 57,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,422 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,894 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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BN61 GTU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BN61 GTU, 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 BN61 GTU registered?

BN61 GTU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is BN61 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 GTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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