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AF56 MDF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,633 mi
Last recorded43,633 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 43,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,592 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,718 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 39,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,426 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,471 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 34,471 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 33,328 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 31,252 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,822 miles

all brake pads starting to get low

all tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,078 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,198 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 12,582 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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AF56 MDF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 AF56 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 MDF registered?

AF56 MDF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is AF56 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 MDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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