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BF61 HFU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,744 mi
Last recorded90,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 HFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 90,744 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 90,744 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,403 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,247 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,052 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,678 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arms, both sides, outer ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,975 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 85,318 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,961 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,096 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,459 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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BF61 HFU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BF61 HFU, 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 BF61 HFU registered?

BF61 HFU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is BF61 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 HFU 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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