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A14 TMX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,352 mi
Last recorded61,352 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,352 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,485 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,273 miles

screw in osr tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,844 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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A14 TMX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A14 TMX, 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 A14 TMX registered?

A14 TMX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is A14 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 TMX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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