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CK61 DFC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,770 mi
Last recorded40,770 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 40,770 miles

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 16 Jan 2025 38,502 miles

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

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 18 Jan 2024 36,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 26 Jan 2023 33,924 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,306 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2021 28,900 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 28,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 27,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 20,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,030 miles

Inner discs corroded front and rear inner face

Pass 26 Jan 2016 15,361 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 15,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both head lamps (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 12,517 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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CK61 DFC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 CK61 DFC, 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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CK61 DFC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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