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DY61 AXP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,726 mi
Last recorded45,726 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 AXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 45,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2025 45,725 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2024 45,357 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 44,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,277 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,362 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 40,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 39,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 32,432 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 32,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,784 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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DY61 AXP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY61 AXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY61 AXP registered?

DY61 AXP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is DY61 AXP safe to buy?

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