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LT61 ZZJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,485 mi
Last recorded63,485 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 ZZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,485 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 63,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 56,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 56,953 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 13 Oct 2023 54,421 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,299 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING INNER SIDEWALL

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 21,179 miles

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 21,179 miles

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 20,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 17,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,580 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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LT61 ZZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT61 ZZJ, 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 LT61 ZZJ registered?

LT61 ZZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is LT61 ZZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 ZZJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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