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HJ11 RVM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,449 mi
Last recorded148,449 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 RVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 148,449 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,869 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 138,869 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,062 miles

Central exhaust heat shield deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 116,950 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield peeling

Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,743 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly biding

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

exhaust heat shield peeling

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,954 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 97,954 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 90,791 miles

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 rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 90,791 miles

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

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 rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 79,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,377 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 38,458 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2014 29,849 miles

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

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 RVM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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