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FT11 RZJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,150 mi
Last recorded86,150 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 RZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 65,230 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 65,230 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,980 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 45,980 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,237 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 22,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,615 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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FT11 RZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT11 RZJ, 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 FT11 RZJ registered?

FT11 RZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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