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GU61 MHK

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,993 mi
Last recorded106,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 MHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 106,993 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 106,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached not connected (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,483 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 97,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front SCREEN SCRATCHES IN GLASS INSIDE

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 94,181 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,496 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 91,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,283 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,829 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,430 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,842 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 57,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid liquid added (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,982 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge , Possible rear wheel alignment issue

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

both front tyres worn on edges , Possible front wheel alignment issue

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,475 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 MHK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MHK, 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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GU61 MHK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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