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B10 SHK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,530 mi
Last recorded24,530 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 SHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 24,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 24,092 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 23,437 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 22,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 21,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 20,161 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 20,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 19,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 19,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 16,703 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 12,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 9,869 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 7,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 7,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 5,908 miles

corrosion on front disc's

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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B10 SHK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc 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 B10 SHK, 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 B10 SHK registered?

B10 SHK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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