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R700 MAY

2011 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,452 mi
Last recorded49,452 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 MAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 47,935 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,424 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,216 miles

Front Both front tyres have age related cracking in tread sections.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 31,167 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,102 miles

all tyres have cracking between treads

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,112 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 19,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,283 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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R700 MAY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R700 MAY, 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 R700 MAY registered?

R700 MAY is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is R700 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 MAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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