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LJ61 BWV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,696 mi
Last recorded61,696 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 BWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 61,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 58,316 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 51,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,171 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 35,827 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 35,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,106 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,074 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,474 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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LJ61 BWV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ61 BWV, 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 LJ61 BWV registered?

LJ61 BWV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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