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K700 LJS

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,670 mi
Last recorded60,670 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 LJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 58,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,039 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 56,037 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,536 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 51,037 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 51,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 45,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads, both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 41,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads, both rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,078 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 35,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,688 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,221 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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K700 LJS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 K700 LJS, 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 K700 LJS registered?

K700 LJS is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is K700 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K700 LJS 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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