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GK61 YGU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,133 mi
Last recorded32,133 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 YGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 32,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 29,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 27,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,970 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 25,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,845 miles

all tyres slight perishing in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,547 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 19,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,586 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,936 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,323 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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GK61 YGU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK61 YGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK61 YGU registered?

GK61 YGU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GK61 YGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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