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J12 ATW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,592 mi
Last recorded15,592 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 ATW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 15,592 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underside of inner sills area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 15,590 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underside of inner sills area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 15,383 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 15,369 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 15,067 miles

Front and Rear suspension components and subframes corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Sep 2022 15,067 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front and Rear suspension components and subframes corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Sep 2021 14,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 14,107 miles

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

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 inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2019 13,361 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 19 Sep 2019 13,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2018 12,849 miles

slight cracking to outer sidewalls of all four tyres but no inner cord visible

Pass 18 Sep 2017 12,396 miles

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

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

engine undertay fitted obscuring some components

slight cracking to both rear tyres outer sidewalls but no inner cord visible

Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 10,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 9,281 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 9,281 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J12 ATW 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 68.8%.

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 J12 ATW, 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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J12 ATW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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