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RO11 OPZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,743 mi
Last recorded68,743 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 OPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 68,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,157 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,554 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,554 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,699 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,374 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 39,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Apr 2015 30,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,196 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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RO11 OPZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 RO11 OPZ, 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 RO11 OPZ registered?

RO11 OPZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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