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VK61 WHN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,677 mi
Last recorded18,677 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 18,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 18,503 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 18,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,164 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 17,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 17,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 15,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 13,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,613 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,764 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 WHN 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 92.9%.

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 WHN, 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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What year was VK61 WHN registered?

VK61 WHN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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