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EX61 SJY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,711 mi
Last recorded85,711 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 85,711 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,144 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2021 80,776 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 80,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,335 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,552 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 69,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,265 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 46,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,814 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,949 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 24,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,273 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 SJY 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 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 EX61 SJY, 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 EX61 SJY registered?

EX61 SJY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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