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WU61 ZPH

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 ZPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,069 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 96,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 94,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,579 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,751 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 ZPH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 WU61 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

WU61 ZPH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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