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LX61 XBC

2011 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 XBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 74,556 miles

corrosion to underside, brake and suspension component's

Fail 27 Aug 2024 74,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside, brake and suspension component's

near side rear brake binding slightly

near side rear brake pads are very low

rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,577 miles

all tyres are in poor condition

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Aug 2022 66,577 miles

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

all tyres are in poor condition

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,242 miles

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

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

rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,497 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 57,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 49,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,295 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,276 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,800 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls slightly damaged (no ply/cords exposed)

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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LX61 XBC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX61 XBC, 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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LX61 XBC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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