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YG61 NFV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,795 mi
Last recorded64,795 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 NFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 64,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 59,363 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 59,363 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 51,742 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 51,742 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 51,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,017 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 43,317 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre inner tread age cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,275 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 37,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 29,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,807 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 16,807 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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YG61 NFV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YG61 NFV, 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 YG61 NFV registered?

YG61 NFV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YG61 NFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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