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HJ11 LPU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,978 mi
Last recorded54,978 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 LPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,978 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,980 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,332 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 48,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 44,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 38,605 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 38,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,907 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels not removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 35,893 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels not removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,089 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 27,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,327 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,254 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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HJ11 LPU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ11 LPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ11 LPU registered?

HJ11 LPU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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