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EU61 MWG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,130 mi
Last recorded51,130 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 MWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,130 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 51,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 33,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,907 miles

Both front tyres heavily split cracked and perished 205-45-17 Bridgestone

Fail 14 Jun 2022 27,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-45-17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-45-17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres heavily split cracked and perished 205-45-17 Bridgestone

Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,139 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Jun 2020 23,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,162 miles

All four tyres slightly perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 23,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All four tyres slightly perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,017 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,896 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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EU61 MWG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 EU61 MWG, 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 EU61 MWG registered?

EU61 MWG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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