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873 PBJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,101 mi
Last recorded33,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration873 PBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 33,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 30,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has cuts. no chords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has cuts no chords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,726 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,439 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 26,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 21,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,107 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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873 PBJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 873 PBJ, 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 873 PBJ registered?

873 PBJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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