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AO12 URV

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,655 mi
Last recorded49,655 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 URV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,655 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 49,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 88W Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 88W Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 43,049 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 43,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall)(205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 39,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 38,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 36,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,534 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 26,488 miles

advised front tyres cracking and perished sidewalls

Fail 29 Apr 2019 26,434 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised front tyres cracking and perished sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2017 19,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 15,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,630 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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AO12 URV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 URV, 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 URV registered?

AO12 URV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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