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YT61 YHE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,766 mi
Last recorded41,766 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 YHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 41,766 miles

advise under body starting to corrode .advise n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 9 Sep 2025 41,764 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise under body starting to corrode .advise n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,238 miles

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

advise front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.advise rear under body starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 29,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 28,227 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 25,515 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 22,007 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 22,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 18,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,644 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 YHE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YHE, 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 YT61 YHE registered?

YT61 YHE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is YT61 YHE safe to buy?

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