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SB11 JSX

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 JSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 160,020 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 153,885 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 146,900 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 140,972 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2022 140,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shockers lower bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Various underbody corrosion

Front cross member corroded/holed

Pass 6 Aug 2021 133,662 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL CORNERS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AND FLAKING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions only just met on co2 readings

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Rear subframe heavily corroded and thin in places.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 133,562 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL CORNERS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AND FLAKING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions only just met on co2 readings

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Rear subframe heavily corroded and thin in places.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 133,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner hanging from mirror ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,808 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 127,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2019 120,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,493 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 94,492 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake pads and disc slight heat damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,851 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 41,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SB11 JSX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB11 JSX, 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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SB11 JSX is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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