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C8 CRB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,221 mi
Last recorded33,221 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 CRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 33,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,952 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 27,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,507 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,565 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 16,736 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,980 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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C8 CRB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C8 CRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 CRB registered?

C8 CRB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is C8 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 CRB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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