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PO61 XDJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 XDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 60,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,397 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

battery died on test

Fail 12 Mar 2019 49,355 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

battery died on test

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,396 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

all tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked,significant wear to all tyres on the dges

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,067 miles

all tyres in very poor condition,sidewall perished and cracked

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

significant wear to all tyres on the inside edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front sub frame,lower suspension arm mounting bracket

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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PO61 XDJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PO61 XDJ, 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 PO61 XDJ registered?

PO61 XDJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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