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CP61 ZYR

2011 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 ZYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 78,912 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 78,904 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under brace heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,585 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2024 70,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear all suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 60,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,359 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,185 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 47,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,513 miles

rear brake discs pitted and scored(slight bind atboth sides also)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,114 miles

all 4 x tyres beginning to perish and split

suspect inner front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Dec 2016 28,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 26,256 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear n/s and o/s brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres cracks/wear on outer side walls

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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CP61 ZYR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 CP61 ZYR, 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 CP61 ZYR registered?

CP61 ZYR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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