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BJ11 YWO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,391 mi
Last recorded52,391 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 YWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 52,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all tyres are BADLY cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres are badly perished recommend replacement asap

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

rear brakes are slightly imbalanced

Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres are badly perished recommend replacement asap

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

rear brakes are slightly imbalanced

Pass 22 Aug 2022 51,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,307 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,600 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 48,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 48,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,719 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,208 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,904 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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BJ11 YWO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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