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BV61 YXW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,323 mi
Last recorded54,323 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 YXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,418 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 45,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall spilt (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f brake dragging slightly, inner pad looks to be getting low.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge slightly.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 36,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 31,432 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 31,432 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 30,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,939 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 27,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 25,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,204 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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BV61 YXW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV61 YXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 YXW registered?

BV61 YXW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BV61 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 YXW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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