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BK61 VXG

2011 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,301 mi
Last recorded123,301 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 123,301 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 113,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,064 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 100,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs/stability control (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,884 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,985 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,190 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 54,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 2mm + smooth on inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 3mm + smooth on edges (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,460 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

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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BK61 VXG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK61 VXG, 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 BK61 VXG registered?

BK61 VXG is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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