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YG61 NXF

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,794 mi
Last recorded77,794 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 NXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,255 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 76,255 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,853 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 74,853 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,316 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 2mm 205/50/16 sdvise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,488 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 59,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 54,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near metal (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,860 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,111 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,798 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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YG61 NXF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG61 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

YG61 NXF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is YG61 NXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG61 NXF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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