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FY61 MXE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,414 mi
Last recorded36,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 MXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 36,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 30,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,440 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 15,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 15,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 14,138 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 13,241 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 12,239 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 8,763 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,411 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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FY61 MXE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY61 MXE, 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 FY61 MXE registered?

FY61 MXE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FY61 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 MXE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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