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KU61 BYX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,523 mi
Last recorded54,523 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 BYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 54,523 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 54,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 41,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 41,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system hose into the calliper. (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 32,855 miles

Rear both brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

both rear anti-roll bar links deteriorating (going tight )

Fail 29 Aug 2023 32,837 miles

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

Rear both brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

both rear anti-roll bar links deteriorating (going tight )

Pass 15 Aug 2022 31,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 28,423 miles

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 26,609 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,046 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,756 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,904 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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KU61 BYX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU61 BYX, 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 KU61 BYX registered?

KU61 BYX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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