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EA11 OJW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,159 mi
Last recorded46,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 OJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 46,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,327 miles

Front wipers smearing

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 41,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,313 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 37,571 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 37,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 36,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 34,449 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut across tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear shock absorbers misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the outer sidewall & in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks to the outer sidewall and in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 30,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split & worn out. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken rear coil spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both sides front headlight lenses faded.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the outer sidewall & in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks to the outer sidewall and in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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EA11 OJW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA11 OJW, 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 EA11 OJW registered?

EA11 OJW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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