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CE61 ZKJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,824 mi
Last recorded133,824 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 ZKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,824 miles

Corrosion rear subframe mounting areas

Nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

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

Slight uneven service brake application between rears

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2025 133,824 miles

Corrosion rear subframe mounting areas

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

Nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

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

Slight uneven service brake application between rears

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2024 129,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 129,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 120,329 miles

Both front wheels stiff to rotate

Corrosion rear subframe mounting areas

Low parking brake reading, offside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear brake caliper/cable faulty

Offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Slight uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 5 Oct 2023 120,329 miles

Both front wheels stiff to rotate

Corrosion rear subframe mounting areas

Low parking brake reading, offside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside rear brake caliper/cable faulty

Offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,758 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/subframe support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 114,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/subframe support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,296 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 105,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 94,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,965 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,583 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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CE61 ZKJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE61 ZKJ, 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 CE61 ZKJ registered?

CE61 ZKJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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