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HV61 FAM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,302 mi
Last recorded64,302 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 64,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 64,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,820 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN between primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,300 miles

decals on nearside of windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside stickers on windscreen

Offside Rear slight damage to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,645 miles

Nearside colour of repeater

Offside colour of repeater

front brake pads wearing

stickers on nearside of windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2014 24,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres tread bald on inner and outer tread but above 1.6mm accros centre 3\4\

non standard suspension fitted to vehicle

stickers on ns of windscreen\rear tyres wearing low on tread bald on inner treads but above 1.6mm accros centre 3\4 on both tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres tread bald on inner and outer tread but above 1.6mm accros centre 3\4\

non standard suspension fitted to vehicle

stickers on ns of windscreen\rear tyres wearing low on tread bald on inner treads but above 1.6mm accros centre 3\4 on both tyres

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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HV61 FAM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV61 FAM, 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 HV61 FAM registered?

HV61 FAM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for HV61 FAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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