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BA53 SAL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,078 mi
Last recorded21,078 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 SAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 21,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 19,404 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 19,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 19,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 17,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 16,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,793 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 14,072 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 11,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 10,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 8,686 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 6,793 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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BA53 SAL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BA53 SAL, 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 BA53 SAL registered?

BA53 SAL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BA53 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA53 SAL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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