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GU61 ZGY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,923 mi
Last recorded71,923 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 71,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,849 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 68,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,721 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,955 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,390 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside 3mm offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 53,390 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside 3mm offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 52,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 47,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,602 miles

all shock gators perishing and starting to fall apart

Pass 23 Dec 2016 40,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,095 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,414 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 ZGY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU61 ZGY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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