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MK61 MXA

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,306 mi
Last recorded35,306 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 MXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 35,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 35,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 29,141 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 29,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 24,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 18,536 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 14,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 14,036 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 14,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,576 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 have light cracks inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 12,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 11,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 10,721 miles

all 4 tyres have light cracks inbetween tread

Pass 15 Aug 2016 9,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 7,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,758 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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MK61 MXA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 MK61 MXA, 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 MK61 MXA registered?

MK61 MXA is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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