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NJ11 ZWH

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 ZWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,557 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2025 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 79,040 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 77,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,846 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 75,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,136 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 74,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,068 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 64,068 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,588 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,797 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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NJ11 ZWH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NJ11 ZWH, 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 NJ11 ZWH registered?

NJ11 ZWH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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