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CW12 SUE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,746 mi
Last recorded46,746 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW12 SUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,003 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 43,982 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 42,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,180 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 41,180 miles

Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 38,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,808 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,537 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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CW12 SUE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CW12 SUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW12 SUE registered?

CW12 SUE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is CW12 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW12 SUE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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