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PX61 FBB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,430 mi
Last recorded19,430 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 FBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 19,430 miles

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

rear subframe/ suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2025 19,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rear subframe/ suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 18,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle subframes and suspension components slightly corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 May 2023 17,910 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 17,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,346 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 17,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 16,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 8,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 7,558 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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PX61 FBB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX61 FBB, 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 PX61 FBB registered?

PX61 FBB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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