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SA61 NPN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 NPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,006 miles

Underside and suspension components undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,682 miles

Underseal obstructing view of components underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,033 miles

Underseal obstructing view of components underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2024 78,033 miles

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

Underseal obstructing view of components underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,056 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 66,353 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 66,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 66,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 57,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 38,631 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 38,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,441 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,441 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,422 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 17,421 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,150 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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SA61 NPN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SA61 NPN, 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 SA61 NPN registered?

SA61 NPN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is SA61 NPN safe to buy?

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