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GU61 MJE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,175 mi
Last recorded67,175 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 MJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 67,175 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 62,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,907 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 59,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,638 miles

Head lamps deteriorating

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 56,016 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,732 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 50,732 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,455 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,287 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,930 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MJE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 GU61 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

GU61 MJE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is GU61 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 MJE 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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