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PJ11 JJZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,629 mi
Last recorded54,629 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 JJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,255 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 52,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,344 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 48,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 45,136 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

under tray fitted front

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,268 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 39,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,580 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,999 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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PJ11 JJZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ11 JJZ, 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 PJ11 JJZ registered?

PJ11 JJZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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