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GU61 ZHG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,016 mi
Last recorded49,016 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 49,016 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 49,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 48,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,229 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 43,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 42,305 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 40,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 36,794 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 29,618 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,499 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 ZHG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 GU61 ZHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 ZHG registered?

GU61 ZHG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is GU61 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 ZHG 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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