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BD61 LFM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 LFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,460 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 81,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 79,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,582 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 77,582 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 67,459 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 58,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 53,328 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,742 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,431 miles

Offside Front Inner nail in offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,137 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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BD61 LFM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 BD61 LFM, 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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BD61 LFM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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