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VK61 WHP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 61,871 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 61,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 57,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 51,461 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,770 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,013 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracked in tread area, ply not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,785 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 28,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 10,778 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 WHP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK61 WHP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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