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OO61 SJW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,967 mi
Last recorded103,967 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO61 SJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 103,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 90,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,505 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,589 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 69,589 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,865 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer tread. 205/45/r17-88w

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17-88w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17-88w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,939 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,396 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,823 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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OO61 SJW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OO61 SJW, 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 OO61 SJW registered?

OO61 SJW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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