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BJ11 VLN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,090 mi
Last recorded33,090 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 30,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,881 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 28,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 24,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 24,399 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 24,399 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,351 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,586 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,796 miles

Outer sill covers fitted.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,230 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VLN 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 92.9%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

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

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