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FN61 HZU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,867 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 99,867 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,615 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,540 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obstructing some components to be tested

sill covers fitted obstructing items to be tested

Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,049 miles

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

sill covers fitted obstructing items to be tested

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,932 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE WEAR ON INNER TREAD

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW AND DISCS HAVE CORROSION ON INNER FACE

Fail 5 Sep 2015 38,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE WEAR ON INNER TREAD

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW AND DISCS HAVE CORROSION ON INNER FACE

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,995 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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FN61 HZU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FN61 HZU, 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 FN61 HZU registered?

FN61 HZU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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