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YR61 VUP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,333 mi
Last recorded19,333 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 19,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 18,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 17,561 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 17,555 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 16,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 15,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 14,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 13,291 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 12,173 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 10,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 9,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 7,712 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 VUP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

YR61 VUP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YR61 VUP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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