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PHJ 236

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,320 mi
Last recorded15,320 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 236
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 15,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 14,995 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 14,536 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 13,667 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 12,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 11,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 11,215 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 9,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 8,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 6,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 5,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,122 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 3,896 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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PHJ 236 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHJ 236, 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 PHJ 236 registered?

PHJ 236 is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is PHJ 236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 236 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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