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OV61 DKE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,033 mi
Last recorded51,033 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 DKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,033 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,122 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,860 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 41,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,313 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 38,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 35,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 9,523 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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OV61 DKE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV61 DKE, 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 OV61 DKE registered?

OV61 DKE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is OV61 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 DKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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