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PJ11 MXU

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,472 mi
Last recorded38,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 MXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 38,472 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 34,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 32,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 29,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/6015 and deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 27,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 25,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 23,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 20,666 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,699 miles

All tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 27 May 2015 14,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,993 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 MXU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 PJ11 MXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ11 MXU registered?

PJ11 MXU is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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The MOT history for PJ11 MXU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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