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RK61 WKW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 WKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,015 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,207 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 69,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,200 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 66,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 60,679 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres tread cracking and wearing slightly low

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK61 WKW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 RK61 WKW, 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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RK61 WKW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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