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NL61 VLB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 VLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,073 miles

Central stop not working

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,985 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES TREAD DEPTH VERY LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear n/s and o/s brake disc slight pitting

front o/s tyre cut in outer side wall

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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NL61 VLB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NL61 VLB, 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 NL61 VLB registered?

NL61 VLB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is NL61 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 VLB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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