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VE60 LXC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,015 mi
Last recorded71,015 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 LXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2025 68,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,156 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,243 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, Minor cracks on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber boot split.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm lowest pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 2mm lowest pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm lowest pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover damaged. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 2mm lowest pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6 across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 36,836 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 36,836 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 32,280 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 18,715 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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VE60 LXC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 VE60 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

VE60 LXC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 2011.

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