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EJ61 VRN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,889 mi
Last recorded49,889 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 VRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,889 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 49,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper siezed (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,445 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Front axle It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,303 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support/ Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support/ Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,455 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,540 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 32,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve excessively cracked and leaking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,730 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,423 miles

both offside tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,550 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 VRN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

EJ61 VRN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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