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AO61 KME

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,392 mi
Last recorded55,392 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 33,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,232 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 32,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,332 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,472 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 KME is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO61 KME, 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 KME registered?

AO61 KME is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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