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J111 NOJ

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

136,891 mi
Last recorded136,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 NOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 136,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,384 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 109,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,494 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,018 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 64,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,540 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 49,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,216 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 41,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,117 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diff mounting bracket cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fog lamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,355 miles

o/s/r fog lamp slightly white

slight oil leak ?

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,355 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r fog lamp slightly white

slight oil leak ?

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,992 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s fog lamp slightly white

o/s/r shock bush slightly deteriated

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010

Tracking

Fail 26 Jul 2010

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Tracking

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,431 miles

rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Jul 2008 91,014 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 91,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,315 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 88,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 84,452 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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J111 NOJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

Across all 2015 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 28,002 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 J111 NOJ, 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 11 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J111 NOJ registered?

J111 NOJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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