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AV12 MXL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,087 mi
Last recorded34,087 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 34,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 30,962 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 23,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 23,165 miles

all tyres cracking with age

slight corrosion to brake discs

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,811 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MXL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

AV12 MXL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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