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OE11 BZJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 BZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 124,237 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 124,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 124,210 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Going to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 113,629 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 113,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,382 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 103,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 97,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 95,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 76,250 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 59,866 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,866 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 59,866 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 53,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 41,006 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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OE11 BZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE11 BZJ, 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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OE11 BZJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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