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RK61 WLB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,450 mi
Last recorded62,450 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 WLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 60,689 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,837 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 54,837 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 48,836 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear anti-roll bar linkage dust covers cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 38,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,544 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 31,544 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,546 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front slightly split

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,230 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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RK61 WLB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RK61 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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