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FL61 BFX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,111 mi
Last recorded59,111 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 59,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 56,507 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 56,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,241 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 53,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,515 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 49,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,039 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 16 Dec 2021 45,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,126 miles

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,951 miles

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

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

top covers under tray s sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,236 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SMALL CRACKS IN TREAD CHANNEL.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,754 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 15,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,031 miles

all tyres slight cracking between tread

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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FL61 BFX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 FL61 BFX, 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 FL61 BFX registered?

FL61 BFX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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