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NU61 LHD

2011 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 LHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,758 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 108,758 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 89,705 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2022 84,033 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframe slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear subframes have light corrotion

underside has light corrotion

underside has light surface corrotion

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,553 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr and nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,849 miles

Rear both tyres have cut to inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 24,828 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 24,828 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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NU61 LHD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NU61 LHD, 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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NU61 LHD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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