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HJ61 XNU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,373 mi
Last recorded67,373 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 XNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 67,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,377 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,101 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,847 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,693 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,984 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 34,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XNU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

HJ61 XNU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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