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B21 RFS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,840 mi
Last recorded55,840 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 RFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 55,840 miles

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

Underside Of Vehicle Rusty

Fail 18 May 2026 55,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underside Of Vehicle Rusty

Pass 9 May 2025 46,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 38,925 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 38,023 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 38,023 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 36,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,791 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,588 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,340 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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B21 RFS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B21 RFS, 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 B21 RFS registered?

B21 RFS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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