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HJ61 SXP

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,834 mi
Last recorded46,834 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 SXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 40,532 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,105 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,559 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 33,033 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 4 May 2017 31,959 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 24,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 SXP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

HJ61 SXP is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is HJ61 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ61 SXP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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