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2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,343 mi
Last recorded31,343 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 TOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 31,343 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several cracks in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 28,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 26,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 25,263 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 25,263 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 24,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 23,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts with no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts with no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts with no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts with no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 23,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts with no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts with no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts with no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts with no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,183 miles

All four tyres have perish cracks around bead rim

Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,901 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 19,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 17,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 15,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,376 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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44 TOD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 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 44 TOD, 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 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 44 TOD registered?

44 TOD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 44 TOD safe to buy?

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