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HV61 VHJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,419 mi
Last recorded55,419 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 46,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 29,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,035 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 23,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2017 19,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall /tread deteriorating

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2017 19,151 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall /tread deteriorating

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,264 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,106 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,752 miles

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 VHJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 HV61 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

HV61 VHJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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