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CA61 EAC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,603 mi
Last recorded112,603 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 EAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,603 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 111,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 109,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 105,228 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 99,640 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2021 99,640 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure CALIPER BOLT MISSING (1.1.21 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,455 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,222 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,672 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,672 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 33,580 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 33,580 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CA61 EAC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA61 EAC, 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 CA61 EAC registered?

CA61 EAC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is CA61 EAC safe to buy?

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