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YR61 GCK

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,730 mi
Last recorded59,730 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 GCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 55,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,313 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 51,189 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn more than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn more than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 44,385 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 44,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,824 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,084 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer wall

n/s/r tyre small cut in inner wall

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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YR61 GCK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR61 GCK, 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 YR61 GCK registered?

YR61 GCK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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