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GU61 KMG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,887 mi
Last recorded59,887 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 KMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 59,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 58,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 56,369 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 56,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,211 miles

under tray cover fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2022 46,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray cover fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,685 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 38,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished / cracked

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing / cracking in tread areas

Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,148 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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GU61 KMG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU61 KMG, 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 GU61 KMG registered?

GU61 KMG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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