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YT61 WJJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,398 mi
Last recorded65,398 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 WJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 65,398 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 60,008 miles

BET Failed c/o very slow to drop

exhaust is very rusty

o/s headlamps has deteorated

rear tyres are worn to 3mm

underside is rusty esp suspension

Fail 27 Nov 2024 60,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

BET Failed c/o very slow to drop

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust is very rusty

o/s headlamps has deteorated

rear tyres are worn to 3mm

underside is rusty esp suspension

Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,215 miles

exhaust is rusty

underside is rusty in places esp suspension

Fail 30 Nov 2023 54,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

exhaust is rusty

underside is rusty in places esp suspension

Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,071 miles

rear tyres started to split on inner side wall

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake binding

osr tyre getting close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,164 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 46,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,290 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,427 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,405 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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YT61 WJJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 YT61 WJJ, 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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YT61 WJJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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