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AO61 KLZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,387 mi
Last recorded205,387 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 205,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 198,459 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 190,304 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 190,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 182,116 miles

Cat exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Oct 2021 182,115 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Cat exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 175,143 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 175,132 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 161,994 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 161,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 126,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,992 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,027 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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AO61 KLZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO61 KLZ, 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 AO61 KLZ registered?

AO61 KLZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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