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AO61 EBX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,997 mi
Last recorded41,997 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 EBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,997 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,928 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 40,928 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 40,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 40,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,521 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 38,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 37,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,217 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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AO61 EBX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO61 EBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO61 EBX?

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What year was AO61 EBX registered?

AO61 EBX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AO61 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 EBX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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