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SA61 ZUD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,602 mi
Last recorded50,602 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 ZUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 50,602 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Damage close to where OSF suspension arm is bolted on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not allowing inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2025 50,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Damage close to where OSF suspension arm is bolted on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not allowing inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,475 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 50,475 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to no catalytic converter (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 50,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened impact damage near suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 50,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened impact damage near suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,396 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 42,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 42,896 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,606 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 36,155 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,604 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,441 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,526 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,322 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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SA61 ZUD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA61 ZUD, 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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SA61 ZUD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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