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AF12 OZW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,901 mi
Last recorded188,901 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 188,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 179,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 168,636 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 168,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 154,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 140,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 127,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 115,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 102,146 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 86,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 86,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 73,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 56,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,249 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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AF12 OZW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 AF12 OZW, 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 AF12 OZW registered?

AF12 OZW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AF12 OZW safe to buy?

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