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LV61 VFC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,991 mi
Last recorded38,991 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 VFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 38,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 37,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 34,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,512 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 28,154 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 21,348 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 18,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 14,241 miles

Exhaust noisy not excessive at present time compared to standard silencer (7.1.4)

front number plate fitted is normal size (small one in vehicle )

Fail 2 Nov 2015 14,241 miles

Exhaust noisy not excessive at present time compared to standard silencer (7.1.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item removed from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker removed centre of windscreen (8.3.1e)

front number plate fitted is normal size (small one in vehicle )

Pass 29 Nov 2014 11,426 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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LV61 VFC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc 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 LV61 VFC, 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 LV61 VFC registered?

LV61 VFC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is LV61 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 VFC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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