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59,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
**Tyre size - 205 45 ZR17 Reinforced**
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, also small shallow splits starting to form on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
**Tyre size - 205 45 ZR17 Reinforced**
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, also small shallow splits starting to form on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, also small shallow splits starting to form on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both OS and NS rear track control arm boots slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep splits on inner sidewall. Tyre size - 205 45ZR17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both OS and NS rear track control arm boots slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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CE12 VZM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 CE12 VZM, 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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CE12 VZM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.
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