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PE61 FHD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 FHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,492 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 93,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 87,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted, scored and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,024 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,521 miles

Offside Door mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,281 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery holding bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery holding bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 54,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear brake discs corroded inner surface

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,813 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper splitting at end

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal , small leak ()

both rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 7 Jan 2017 44,559 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,986 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm and wearing heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

covers and shields fitted

item removed from view

Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PE61 FHD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE61 FHD, 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 PE61 FHD registered?

PE61 FHD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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