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VO61 WZH

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,865 mi
Last recorded33,865 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 WZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 33,865 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 29,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 27,694 miles

surface rust to all suspension parts

Pass 25 May 2022 24,088 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of slight underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 20,604 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 20,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,820 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 19,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,269 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,805 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 16,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 12,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 10,319 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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VO61 WZH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO61 WZH, 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 VO61 WZH registered?

VO61 WZH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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