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VK61 OGM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,170 mi
Last recorded35,170 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 OGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,170 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2024 32,816 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,475 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 27,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,291 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 17,695 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 17,695 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,551 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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VK61 OGM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 VK61 OGM, 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 VK61 OGM registered?

VK61 OGM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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