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EY61 PZS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,631 mi
Last recorded22,631 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 PZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 22,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 21,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 20,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 20,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 19,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 17,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 16,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 14,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 13,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 10,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 9,509 miles

all road tyres cracked heavily between tread blocks

Pass 2 Oct 2015 6,162 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 6,162 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 4,787 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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EY61 PZS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY61 PZS, 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 EY61 PZS registered?

EY61 PZS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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The MOT history for EY61 PZS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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