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AV12 MXG

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,248 mi
Last recorded66,248 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 66,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,173 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 60,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 41,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,180 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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AV12 MXG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 AV12 MXG, 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 AV12 MXG registered?

AV12 MXG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is AV12 MXG safe to buy?

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