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A15 DCM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,498 mi
Last recorded70,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,498 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,774 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front, offside front and offside rear have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,705 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,450 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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A15 DCM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 A15 DCM, 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 A15 DCM registered?

A15 DCM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is A15 DCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 DCM shows 11 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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