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HV61 VHK

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,525 mi
Last recorded59,525 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 59,525 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 54,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 47,419 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 47,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 45,897 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 41,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,273 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner side wall and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner side wall and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner side wall and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner side wall and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 11 Sep 2018 29,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 27,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,109 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged but is still readable

Pass 19 Sep 2015 17,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 12,221 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 VHK is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 HV61 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV61 VHK registered?

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

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