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WU61 ZMX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,369 mi
Last recorded57,369 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 ZMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 57,369 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 47,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 47,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 42,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 38,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 38,004 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 36,646 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,680 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,879 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,391 miles

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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WU61 ZMX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WU61 ZMX, 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 WU61 ZMX registered?

WU61 ZMX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is WU61 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 ZMX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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