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AY61 XZM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,142 mi
Last recorded63,142 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 63,142 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 61,775 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 60,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 59,335 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,425 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,769 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,409 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 51,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER FRONT JOINT HAS A LEAK OF GASSES. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 49,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT. (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 49,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT. (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 46,884 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,229 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,937 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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AY61 XZM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY61 XZM, 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 AY61 XZM registered?

AY61 XZM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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