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EK61 VWW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,502 mi
Last recorded57,502 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 VWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,502 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 54,051 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 50,058 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 45,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge/bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,973 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge/bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,228 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 36,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 32,696 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 32,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 26,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2017 22,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 14,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 13,516 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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EK61 VWW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK61 VWW, 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 EK61 VWW registered?

EK61 VWW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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