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MX05 MAJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,976 mi
Last recorded62,976 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 MAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 62,976 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 55,461 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 55,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 49,824 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 49,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 41,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,912 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 40,911 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,856 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 36,856 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 32,954 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 32,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,092 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,816 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread at inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,698 miles

damage n/s//f tyre wall cut

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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MX05 MAJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX05 MAJ, 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 MX05 MAJ registered?

MX05 MAJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is MX05 MAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 MAJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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