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DE61 CGO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,511 mi
Last recorded86,511 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 CGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 86,511 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 86,426 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,884 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 82,884 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 77,757 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 77,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 71,912 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,147 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 69,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both aren't continuous (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,138 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 42,138 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour bothsides (1.1.A.3e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,693 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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DE61 CGO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE61 CGO, 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 DE61 CGO registered?

DE61 CGO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for DE61 CGO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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