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S29 SEJ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,622 mi
Last recorded54,622 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 SEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,403 miles

All visible brake pipes under sealed

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 31 Aug 2020 40,176 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

This vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,639 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 32,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,222 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,936 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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S29 SEJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S29 SEJ, 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

How do I check the history of S29 SEJ?

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What year was S29 SEJ registered?

S29 SEJ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is S29 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 SEJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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