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DA12 NZZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,901 mi
Last recorded79,901 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered heavily with under sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered heavily with under sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 79,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front drop links corroded / deteriorated

centre under panel corroded and broken

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear suspension arms and tie bars corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 78,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear inner tie bar mountings corroded

centre cross panel badly corroded

heavy corrosion on rear sub frame and adjoining panels

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tie bars corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear inner tie bar mountings corroded

centre cross panel badly corroded

heavy corrosion on rear sub frame and adjoining panels

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tie bars corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

central cross panel badly corroded

front sub frame corroded

heavy corrosion on rear sub frame and adjoining panels

nearside front tyre perished and worn outer edge

rear suspension arms and tie bars corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,527 miles

central cross panel corroded

corrosion on rear sub frame and rear suspension arms

nearside front tyre outer edge worn and perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Sep 2022 73,525 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

central cross panel corroded

corrosion on rear sub frame and rear suspension arms

nearside front tyre outer edge worn and perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,445 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 71,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,231 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,341 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake disc is corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,122 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Mar 2018 57,122 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2017 50,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 28,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NZZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA12 NZZ, 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 NZZ registered?

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

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