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PN61 ETF

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,693 mi
Last recorded22,693 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 ETF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 22,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 19,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 19,853 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 19,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 19,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 19,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 18,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep hole and cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 18,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 17,786 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 17,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 17,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 16,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 13,328 miles

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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PN61 ETF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 PN61 ETF, 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 PN61 ETF registered?

PN61 ETF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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