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YH61 DZJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 DZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,537 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2024 74,700 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2024 74,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,598 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,597 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,638 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 49,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 49,174 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 36,218 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,881 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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YH61 DZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH61 DZJ, 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 YH61 DZJ registered?

YH61 DZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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