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J27 BJD

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,365 mi
Last recorded106,365 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 BJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 106,365 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track Rod End Gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 106,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track Rod End Gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 105,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 103,719 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,406 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,594 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,602 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Two nails in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,643 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 89,643 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,796 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 83,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,510 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread VERY low 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,606 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J27 BJD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J27 BJD, 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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J27 BJD is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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