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GJ61 WRR

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,030 mi
Last recorded77,030 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 WRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 62,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH- rear upper, front link arm bushes worn/splitting (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield loose, touching exhaust (CAT)

Fail 26 Aug 2023 62,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH- rear upper, front link arm bushes worn/splitting (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield loose, touching exhaust (CAT)

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,122 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 57,115 miles

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

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 18 Oct 2021 53,265 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 53,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 47,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,795 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 32,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,546 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 22,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has a cut, not in excess of the requirements, deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,320 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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GJ61 WRR 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 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 GJ61 WRR, 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 GJ61 WRR registered?

GJ61 WRR is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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