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BJ11 UGB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,281 mi
Last recorded49,281 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 UGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 49,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 49,276 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 48,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,123 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper and lower outer joint boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 46,328 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 46,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ALSO, GAITER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ALSO GAITER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,682 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,294 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,984 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 41,259 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,844 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,415 miles

n/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,321 miles

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

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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BJ11 UGB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ11 UGB, 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 BJ11 UGB registered?

BJ11 UGB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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