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VF61 AVE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,110 mi
Last recorded45,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 45,110 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 45,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 36,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 34,011 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2023 30,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 29,275 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 27,548 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 19,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,246 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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VF61 AVE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VF61 AVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF61 AVE registered?

VF61 AVE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is VF61 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF61 AVE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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