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GK61 YHC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,832 mi
Last recorded33,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,832 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 32,272 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 29,861 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 28,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly split but unable to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly split but unable to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 27,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly split but unable to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly split but unable to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly split but unable to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 tyres original to car dot years are 10 years old

Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edge and damage to sidewall / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 25,669 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edge and damage to sidewall / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,852 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 23,843 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,571 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,391 miles

Both rear brake pads wearing thin

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer shoulder. No cords exposed at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,569 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 YHC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK61 YHC, 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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GK61 YHC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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