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A2 DKS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,559 mi
Last recorded42,559 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 42,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 41,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,453 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 40,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,838 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 39,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 38,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 35,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 32,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,545 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut...front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Apr 2015 30,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut...front tyres worn on outer edges

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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A2 DKS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A2 DKS, 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 A2 DKS registered?

A2 DKS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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