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AA11 TAA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,150 mi
Last recorded41,150 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA11 TAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 41,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 35,792 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 31,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 30,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 29,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 28,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 28,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,736 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,074 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,192 miles

all four brake discs corroded

all four tyre's perished

sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2016 15,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 11,402 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Cracking Slightly In Tread

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre Rim Protector Has Slight Cut Not Deep

Rear Both Front Tyres Cracking Slightly In Tread

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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AA11 TAA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AA11 TAA, 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 AA11 TAA registered?

AA11 TAA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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