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WU61 JVX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,116 mi
Last recorded55,116 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 JVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 55,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 55,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail-box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 52,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,162 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 51,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,945 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 43,484 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 43,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,214 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 33,549 miles

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

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

fuel pipe rubber protector damaged seek attention before fuel pipe gets damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 26,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,288 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,589 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 11,839 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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WU61 JVX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WU61 JVX, 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 WU61 JVX registered?

WU61 JVX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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