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VE60 LXB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,602 mi
Last recorded69,602 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 LXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 69,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,103 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 68,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 68,534 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 67,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded, pads4-5mm

some wear rear anti-roll bar bushes, some play but not excessive

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,810 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,130 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 31,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,706 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 24,029 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,599 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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VE60 LXB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 VE60 LXB, 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 VE60 LXB registered?

VE60 LXB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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