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OY61 OVT

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,787 mi
Last recorded50,787 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 OVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,787 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 47,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 42,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 40,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 38,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,319 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 33,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 30,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,687 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 26,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,928 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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OY61 OVT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY61 OVT, 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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OY61 OVT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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