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AY61 ZWX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,804 mi
Last recorded49,804 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,093 miles

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

evidence of offside front brake disc getting hot, but not binding excessively at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2023 48,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,048 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 38,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,037 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 28,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,673 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AY61 ZWX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY61 ZWX, 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 AY61 ZWX registered?

AY61 ZWX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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The MOT history for AY61 ZWX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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