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CE12 XJA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,175 mi
Last recorded54,175 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 46,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 39,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside handbrake is lower than nearside

Pass 15 Feb 2023 32,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,175 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 25,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 18,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 15,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 13,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 11,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 10,567 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 7,343 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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CE12 XJA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE12 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

CE12 XJA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is CE12 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 XJA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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