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J18 ABB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,674 mi
Last recorded68,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 ABB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,674 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 60,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,741 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 49,741 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,427 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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J18 ABB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J18 ABB, 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 J18 ABB registered?

J18 ABB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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