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CAN 406N

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,371 mi
Last recorded37,371 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAN 406N
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 37,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,241 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 32,236 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard decat (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 26,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 18,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 16,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower covers beginning to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower covers beginning to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 16,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,332 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 14,963 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 14,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front nail

both sides front tyres wearing at inner edges

tyre puncture repair at n/s/r close to tyre wall

Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 13,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 10,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 8,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,725 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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CAN 406N is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CAN 406N, 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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CAN 406N is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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