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PE61 OXL

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,523 mi
Last recorded46,523 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 OXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 46,523 miles

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2025 45,503 miles

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 39,985 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,416 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 37,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 32,765 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 32,750 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,811 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,276 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,421 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,350 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PE61 OXL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE61 OXL, 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 PE61 OXL registered?

PE61 OXL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is PE61 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 OXL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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