BJ61 WJX

2011 MAZDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MAZDA
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
MAROON
Engine
1349 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 November 2025
Last recorded mileage
20,894 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Mazda has 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 20,894 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-11-04, which is a critical red flag for a 15-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 6,614 miles/year, with no anomalies or decreases detected.

Things to check

  • MOT currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2025-11-04 — critical for a 15-year-old vehicle.
  • 4 major failures across critical safety systems (lights, brakes, suspension, steering) — Oct 2019, Oct 2021, Oct 2022, Nov 2024.
  • 15 advisories on steering rack, tyres, bodywork, and exhaust — recurring across multiple tests.
  • Recurring suspension arm ball joint failure (Oct 2020 advisory, Oct 2021 major failure).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Mileage is consistent and normal for its age, averaging 6,614 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Aug 2014: 20,894 mi PASSJul 2015: 29,358 mi PASSJul 2016: 35,387 mi PASSJul 2017: 39,891 mi PASSAug 2018: 42,733 mi PASSSep 2019: 50,250 mi FAILSep 2019: 50,251 mi PASSOct 2020: 55,620 mi PASSOct 2021: 67,448 mi FAILOct 2021: 67,449 mi PASSOct 2022: 76,949 mi FAILOct 2022: 76,949 mi PASSNov 2023: 84,406 mi PASSNov 2024: 91,649 mi FAILNov 2024: 91,649 mi PASS92k56k21kAug 2014Nov 2024

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2014 PASS 20,894 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 29,358 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 35,387 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 39,891 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Aug 2018 PASS 42,733 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 FAIL 50,250 mi
MINOR Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Sep 2019 PASS 50,251 mi
MINOR Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
Oct 2020 PASS 55,620 mi
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 67,448 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear chassis and underbody surface corrosion
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY oil level low
Oct 2021 PASS 67,449 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear chassis and underbody surface corrosion
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2022 FAIL 76,949 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 76,949 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 84,406 mi
ADVISORY rear bumper damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside mirror case missing
ADVISORY noise detected at steering
ADVISORY underbody corrosion
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite allot of play. advise attention
Nov 2024 FAIL 91,649 mi
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY under body corrosion
ADVISORY under guards fitted not allowing full inspection
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) alot of play
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges
ADVISORY engine oil very low
Nov 2024 PASS 91,649 mi
MINOR Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY under body corrosion
ADVISORY under guards fitted not allowing full inspection
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) alot of play
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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