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GL61 HDY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,220 mi
Last recorded47,220 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 HDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 47,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 47,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 46,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,853 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,891 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 37,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 33,564 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 28,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,738 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,003 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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GL61 HDY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GL61 HDY, 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 GL61 HDY registered?

GL61 HDY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is GL61 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 HDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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