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BG11 TJV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,272 mi
Last recorded153,272 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 TJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 153,272 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 139,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 139,360 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 137,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 136,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 134,857 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 134,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 134,507 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 125,197 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 114,968 miles

intermitante fault on ABS light not on at time of test

Fail 10 May 2018 114,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 May 2017 103,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 72,249 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 54,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,209 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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BG11 TJV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG11 TJV, 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 BG11 TJV registered?

BG11 TJV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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