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EX61 KHW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 KHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 51,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,698 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 47,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,090 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,450 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,455 miles

o/s/f disc inner face slight corrosion and pitting

slight cut to n/s/f tyre tread

various small chips to windscreen

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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EX61 KHW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX61 KHW, 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

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What year was EX61 KHW registered?

EX61 KHW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is EX61 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 KHW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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