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LS61 SVZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 SVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 78,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 67,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished in between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,614 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,369 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 53,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,178 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,649 miles

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

front tyres perished and worn on the edges

nearside washer jet not working but the offside washer jet provides sufficient liquid to clear the windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,158 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 3 Nov 2014 23,374 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,374 miles

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

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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LS61 SVZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS61 SVZ, 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 LS61 SVZ registered?

LS61 SVZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is LS61 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 SVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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