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EJ61 LZM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 LZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,762 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 82,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,163 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 81,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 79,115 miles

Front both shock absorber gators perished/split

Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 67,563 miles

Front Both shock absorber gaitors perished and split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,543 miles

All four tyres perishing / cracking

Front Both front shock absorber gaitors perished / split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,835 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 54,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 49,187 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,885 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,657 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 20,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 11,786 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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EJ61 LZM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ61 LZM, 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 EJ61 LZM registered?

EJ61 LZM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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