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FE61 ZLX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,504 mi
Last recorded58,504 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 ZLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 58,504 miles

rear bumper damaged

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch very low and hard to get into gear specially reverse

Pass 16 Apr 2025 55,973 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 55,970 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,849 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 53,849 miles

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

Offside Washer poor

Pass 11 Apr 2023 50,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 48,481 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 48,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,605 miles

Rear anti roll bar link boots and lower tie rod boots all slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,422 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 17,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE61 ZLX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE61 ZLX, 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 FE61 ZLX registered?

FE61 ZLX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is FE61 ZLX safe to buy?

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