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OY61 ZKZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,813 mi
Last recorded69,813 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 ZKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 69,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 66,618 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,864 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts and splits to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts and splits to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 54,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,008 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,479 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 47,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,817 miles

Front brake discs,corroded inner faces both sides

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared to pass mot ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low ,on scratch warning indicator (3.5.1g)

both rear wheels slight bind

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,689 miles

Front brake pads approx.4mm

Fail 13 Apr 2017 36,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads approx.4mm

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,770 miles

all tyres worn low at the inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 32,770 miles

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

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

all tyres worn low at the inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,563 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 ZKZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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