MOT Status
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55,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central heat shield insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear track control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Transmission tunnel heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Subframe brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear track control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Transmission tunnel heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK61 FVV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 MK61 FVV, 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 MK61 FVV registered?
MK61 FVV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2011.
Is MK61 FVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK61 FVV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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