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BJ11 YWE

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,689 mi
Last recorded40,689 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 YWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,253 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 36,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 34,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,794 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 20,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YWE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ11 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

BJ11 YWE is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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