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CK12 PBU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,856 mi
Last recorded40,856 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 PBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,856 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 34,751 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides light cracking of tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides light cracking of tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended did not release under tension lubricated now k (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 28,046 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 28,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 28,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 28,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 27,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 27,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,218 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,594 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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CK12 PBU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK12 PBU, 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 CK12 PBU registered?

CK12 PBU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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