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AA04 MUH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,072 mi
Last recorded142,072 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 MUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 142,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 140,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 139,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 138,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,980 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2020 135,277 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 135,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 132,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,029 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 117,009 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,021 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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AA04 MUH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AA04 MUH, 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 AA04 MUH registered?

AA04 MUH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AA04 MUH safe to buy?

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