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FB07 JAM

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,295 mi
Last recorded40,295 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB07 JAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 40,295 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 39,306 miles

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,024 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 34,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,530 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 32,529 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin securing device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 28,969 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,083 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,744 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,075 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on 2 mm & heavily cracked between tread (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres cracks in treads

front n/s tyre wear on outer tread edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres cracks in treads

front n/s tyre wear on outer tread edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FB07 JAM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FB07 JAM, 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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FB07 JAM is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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