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YD61 FFE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,349 mi
Last recorded48,349 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 FFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 48,349 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 48,349 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,189 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 47,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 45,822 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE CRACKING SLIGHTLY-NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CRACKING/PERISHING BADLY

Pass 14 Apr 2023 44,446 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 12 Apr 2022 42,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,617 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 19,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,988 miles

All tyres cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2016 17,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,267 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

all tyres tread cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,895 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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YD61 FFE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YD61 FFE, 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 YD61 FFE registered?

YD61 FFE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YD61 FFE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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