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HJ61 VVF

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,263 mi
Last recorded75,263 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 VVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,263 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 75,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 72,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,194 miles

Boot full obscuring some prescribed areas

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray obscuring testable components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 41,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 32,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 29,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VVF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 HJ61 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

HJ61 VVF is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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