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HJ07 ELS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 ELS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 44,005 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,544 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 41,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,023 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

There is a mist of some kind on the rear n/s caliper ?

all tyres worn on the edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,566 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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HJ07 ELS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ07 ELS, 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 HJ07 ELS registered?

HJ07 ELS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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