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LJ11 KHB

2011 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,904 mi
Last recorded89,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 KHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,904 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,787 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 89,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 89,425 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,991 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear discs worn and corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,515 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 71,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,276 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,276 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,045 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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LJ11 KHB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJ11 KHB, 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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LJ11 KHB is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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