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AO12 THF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,424 mi
Last recorded53,424 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 THF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,238 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 40,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,924 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,917 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,973 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,860 miles

outer sidewall of tyres been kerbed

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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AO12 THF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO12 THF, 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 AO12 THF registered?

AO12 THF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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