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DG61 KJY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,835 mi
Last recorded109,835 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 KJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 109,835 miles

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills repaired and covered with filler / unable to assess quality of repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 26 May 2025 109,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside covered with underseal

Pass 28 May 2024 105,512 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Rear Rear Subframe corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2024 105,495 miles

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

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

Age related under body corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Rear Rear Subframe corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,664 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 96,663 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 84,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 67,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,970 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,982 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,107 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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DG61 KJY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG61 KJY, 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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DG61 KJY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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