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BF61 DCO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,176 mi
Last recorded40,176 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 DCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 40,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 38,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 38,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 37,940 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 37,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split all around (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,716 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks to be wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,415 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 33,415 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smears windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 30,542 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges almost bald 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and correded causing a rough face to the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,352 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 27,317 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,185 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre unrepairable

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,704 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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BF61 DCO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF61 DCO, 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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BF61 DCO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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