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SA61 SKN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,852 mi
Last recorded33,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 SKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 33,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,076 miles

under-body coated in sealant

Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,512 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 32,510 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 31,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 31,136 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 31,135 miles

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

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 29,995 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 29,994 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 22,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade edge torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,637 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 20,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,755 miles

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

Offside Rear inner brake disc corroded

Offside Rear inner brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,337 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 SKN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SKN, 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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SA61 SKN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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