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D1 MBG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,809 mi
Last recorded35,809 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 MBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 35,809 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 32,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 29,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 19,436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 19,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 14,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 11,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 8,228 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 6,574 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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D1 MBG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D1 MBG, 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 D1 MBG registered?

D1 MBG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is D1 MBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 MBG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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