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WU61 ZNZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,133 mi
Last recorded14,133 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 ZNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 14,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 14,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 10,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 9,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 9,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 9,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 9,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 8,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 8,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 7,927 miles

EML light on

Pass 14 Aug 2017 6,556 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,956 miles

Rear Inner pads look low

eml on

windscreen washer fault

Pass 19 Aug 2015 3,771 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 3,310 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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WU61 ZNZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU61 ZNZ, 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 WU61 ZNZ registered?

WU61 ZNZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WU61 ZNZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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