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NJ61 WLG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 WLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 56,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 49,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 49,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,834 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,038 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 32,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 23,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,829 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,753 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,842 miles

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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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NJ61 WLG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NJ61 WLG, 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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NJ61 WLG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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