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NV61 LHM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,417 mi
Last recorded77,417 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 LHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,417 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 66,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,236 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 65,236 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,244 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 63,235 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,524 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,888 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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NV61 LHM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NV61 LHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV61 LHM registered?

NV61 LHM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2011.

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The MOT history for NV61 LHM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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