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B25 SJE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,903 mi
Last recorded45,903 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 SJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively To excess (1.2.1 (f))

Underside rusty to excess

Pass 20 May 2025 43,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 43,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall multiple splits(not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded(arms axle linkages etc)

Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 40,784 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,517 miles

Handbrake slightly loose but can be operated

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

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

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

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

Rear Differential corroded excessively

Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 28,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 28,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 22,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 11,522 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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B25 SJE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B25 SJE, 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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B25 SJE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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