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HJ61 MDV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,540 mi
Last recorded56,540 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,540 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 50,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 47,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,232 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 34,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread & sidewall, plus wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,730 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 30,136 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 27,287 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,445 miles

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

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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HJ61 MDV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 HJ61 MDV, 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 HJ61 MDV registered?

HJ61 MDV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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