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RJ11 CEN

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,013 mi
Last recorded149,013 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 CEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 149,013 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 138,883 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 138,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,019 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,867 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,169 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,171 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 2mm and worn out on inner edge, no chords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 36,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre 2mm and worn out on inner edge, no chords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,152 miles

some corrosion on rear discs

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 10,812 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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RJ11 CEN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ11 CEN, 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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RJ11 CEN is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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