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EA61 BBJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 39,074 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 35,589 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 31,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 25,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,975 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 24,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,479 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,677 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 16,296 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 12,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 9,424 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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EA61 BBJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EA61 BBJ, 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

How do I check the history of EA61 BBJ?

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What year was EA61 BBJ registered?

EA61 BBJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is EA61 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 BBJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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