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PJ11 XJL

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,070 mi
Last recorded39,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 XJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 39,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres,205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,299 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 37,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 29,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroding

both front wiper blades smearing / spilt on ends

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link gaiter perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2021 29,479 miles

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

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

Front wipers poor and starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall,wearing on edges,perishing

Nearside Rear tyre bald very inner edge-perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Offside Rear tyre bald very inner edge-perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,205 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges + slightly perishing + nearside tyre cuts in wall

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges + slightly perishing + cut in nearside tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,100 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 XJL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PJ11 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

PJ11 XJL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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