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YH61 YSY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 YSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 86,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,542 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 85,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,186 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 74,096 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test chain with dice ()

Central hand brake cable broken

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,976 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 YSY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 YSY, 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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YH61 YSY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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