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FN61 JCX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,809 mi
Last recorded89,809 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 JCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. NEAR FAIL! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 72,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 72,894 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,091 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 72,090 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened As Marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,580 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,309 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 49,677 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 44,056 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,354 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,306 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 24,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JCX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN61 JCX, 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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FN61 JCX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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