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MK61 EJN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,238 mi
Last recorded61,238 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 EJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 57,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,984 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf and nsf tyre tread wearing on edges

slight play in osr and nsr antiroll bar drop links

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

osf and nsf tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,142 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,277 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 20,277 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MK61 EJN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MK61 EJN, 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 MK61 EJN registered?

MK61 EJN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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