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MRS 139P

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,701 mi
Last recorded61,701 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRS 139P
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 58,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexi Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 55,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexi Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 55,745 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/F Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexi Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexi Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misting Over (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Slightly Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 52,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misting Over (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/R Wheel Slightly Stiff To Turn/Rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight Imbalance Present Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Slightly Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky & O/S/F Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,548 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Starting To Mist Over (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,776 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point. Tyre has a cut in sidewall but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,540 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 14,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Screw in nsf tyre

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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MRS 139P is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRS 139P, 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 MRS 139P registered?

MRS 139P is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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The MOT history for MRS 139P shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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