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C5 MXJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,056 mi
Last recorded21,056 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 MXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 21,056 miles

Nearside Rear stay bar corroded

Offside Rear stay bar corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 20,841 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 20,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 19,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 19,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,516 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 18,304 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brakelight (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 18,304 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brakelight (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 15,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,600 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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C5 MXJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C5 MXJ, 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 C5 MXJ registered?

C5 MXJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is C5 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 MXJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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