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JAZ 626

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,563 mi
Last recorded55,563 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 626
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 55,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 50,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,477 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 49,477 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,019 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 48,019 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,831 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres have sidewall cracking ( but does not expose ply or cords)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,781 miles

all tyres have sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres have sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,464 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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JAZ 626 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 JAZ 626, 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 JAZ 626 registered?

JAZ 626 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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