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R7 NOW

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,393 mi
Last recorded31,393 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 NOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 31,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 31,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,008 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 26,985 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 23,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,973 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,043 miles

Slight Scoring on inner faces of both front brake discs.

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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R7 NOW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R7 NOW, 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 R7 NOW registered?

R7 NOW is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2011.

Is R7 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 NOW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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