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LS61 EOJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,327 mi
Last recorded86,327 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 EOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,327 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 83,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,315 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 74,315 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,840 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,274 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 68,274 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,490 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 23,490 miles

Nearside 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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LS61 EOJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS61 EOJ, 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 LS61 EOJ registered?

LS61 EOJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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