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L23 RJC

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,917 mi
Last recorded68,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 RJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 68,917 miles

nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear brake hanging on slightly

rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2026 68,917 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear brake hanging on slightly

rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2025 64,574 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 64,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights n/s+o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 60,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 60,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,323 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 48,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,614 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 35,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,984 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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L23 RJC 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 L23 RJC, 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 L23 RJC registered?

L23 RJC is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is L23 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 RJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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