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D7 WEL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,332 mi
Last recorded61,332 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 WEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 61,332 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal spongy

slight play & knock from front suspension (source unknown)

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,342 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 52,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,103 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 33,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,991 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres perishing in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,551 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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D7 WEL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 D7 WEL, 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 D7 WEL registered?

D7 WEL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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