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WV61 URO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,678 mi
Last recorded117,678 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 URO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,678 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 117,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,354 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,027 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 113,027 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,834 miles

slight corrosion to underside body and sub-frames

Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to underside body and sub-frames

Fail 9 Nov 2021 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to underside body and sub-frames

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 95,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 87,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WV61 URO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV61 URO, 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 WV61 URO registered?

WV61 URO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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