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G10 TAO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,745 mi
Last recorded180,745 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 TAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 180,745 miles

All rear suspension components corroded.

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 17 May 2025 178,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 174,485 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 171,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 166,999 miles

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

Rear O/S & N/S Rear Backing Plates Corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 166,937 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear O/S & N/S Rear Backing Plates Corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 158,162 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 158,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 147,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,862 miles

N/S Front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2017 72,680 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 May 2017 72,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2016 49,943 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,075 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,111 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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G10 TAO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G10 TAO, 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 G10 TAO registered?

G10 TAO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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