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SG61 TZC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,184 mi
Last recorded20,184 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 TZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 20,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 18,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 17,727 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 17,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 17,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 15,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 15,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,070 miles

Nearside Front inner face corroded

Offside Front inner face corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,963 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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SG61 TZC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 SG61 TZC, 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 SG61 TZC registered?

SG61 TZC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is SG61 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 TZC 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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