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R10 TCV

2011 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,145 mi
Last recorded46,145 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 TCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,145 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 46,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 46,132 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda senser insecure exhaust joint leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective rear oxygen senser insecure (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 41,785 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 41,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,849 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 38,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 32,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,649 miles

OSR NSR tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 18,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,106 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 14,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R10 TCV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R10 TCV, 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 R10 TCV registered?

R10 TCV is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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