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CV12 XOX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,902 mi
Last recorded39,902 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 XOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 39,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded / subframe / anti-roll bar / shock casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded / subframe / anti-roll bar / suspension arms / shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 36,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,047 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 33,035 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding B0th brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,237 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,196 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All four (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test.

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,254 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

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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CV12 XOX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CV12 XOX, 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 CV12 XOX registered?

CV12 XOX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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