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CE12 XHV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,358 mi
Last recorded66,358 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 66,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 58,819 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 55,904 miles

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 55,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,340 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 8 Jan 2020 52,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,189 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 9 Jan 2019 49,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge, meets pass criteria

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge, meets pass criteria

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge, meets pass criteria

Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

few small cuts to n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread

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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CE12 XHV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 CE12 XHV, 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 CE12 XHV registered?

CE12 XHV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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