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GP07 OCT

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,055 mi
Last recorded107,055 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 OCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 107,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 107,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,071 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,906 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and offside rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,038 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 89,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,156 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,162 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,354 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,269 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,955 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 36,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,093 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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GP07 OCT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 GP07 OCT, 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 GP07 OCT registered?

GP07 OCT is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GP07 OCT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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