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BT03 JEB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,728 mi
Last recorded50,728 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 JEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,728 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test KAREN CAM AND AIR FRESHENERS (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,269 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 43,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,505 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damage to grille (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 35,505 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damage to grille (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 33,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front seatbelt retracting mechanism slow/worn

Fail 12 Apr 2019 30,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front seatbelt retracting mechanism slow/worn

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,586 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 25,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,493 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 13,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,243 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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BT03 JEB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 BT03 JEB, 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 BT03 JEB registered?

BT03 JEB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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The MOT history for BT03 JEB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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