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FN61 JBO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,028 mi
Last recorded36,028 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 JBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 36,028 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 36,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 26,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 26,229 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 26,080 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 25,061 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 23,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,914 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 9,017 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 9,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FN61 JBO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 FN61 JBO, 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 FN61 JBO registered?

FN61 JBO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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