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YR61 GCX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,339 mi
Last recorded38,339 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 GCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 38,339 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 38,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 36,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 34,559 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 32,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 31,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 31,138 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts main battery feed rubbing against tensioner pulley (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 28,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 27,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 25,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 22,003 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 22,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,809 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 14,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,463 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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YR61 GCX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR61 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

YR61 GCX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is YR61 GCX safe to buy?

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