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SB61 EFV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,873 mi
Last recorded45,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 EFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 45,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 44,950 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 43,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 41,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 36,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 33,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 28,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,045 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 17,160 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 10,264 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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SB61 EFV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB61 EFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB61 EFV registered?

SB61 EFV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is SB61 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 EFV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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