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RA61 MUE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,131 mi
Last recorded62,131 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 MUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 62,131 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))

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 62,131 miles

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

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))

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 59,867 miles

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 59,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,247 miles

various suspension compoents corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,121 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both track rod ends leaking slightly

undercover fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn outer edge and rear ones inner

Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,848 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 11,653 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 7,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 6,981 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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RA61 MUE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA61 MUE, 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 RA61 MUE registered?

RA61 MUE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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