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AO12 XEG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,830 mi
Last recorded75,830 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 75,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2026 75,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2025 70,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 70,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 63,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,936 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,653 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,183 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,587 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,613 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,517 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres treads cracked

Pass 26 May 2016 25,056 miles

All 4 tyres have small cracks in tread (205/50/16)

Drivers wiper blade split, still clears screen effectively

Rear number plate delaminated, unlikely to be misread

Fail 26 May 2016 25,056 miles

All 4 tyres have small cracks in tread (205/50/16)

Drivers wiper blade split, still clears screen effectively

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate delaminated, unlikely to be misread

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,294 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 XEG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

AO12 XEG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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