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DA12 NZX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,101 mi
Last recorded47,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,057 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,545 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 43,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 40,638 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 40,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged bad cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged bad cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged bad cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged bad cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,893 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 32,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,754 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,024 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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DA12 NZX 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 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 DA12 NZX, 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 DA12 NZX registered?

DA12 NZX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DA12 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 NZX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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