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DA12 OXG

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,449 mi
Last recorded81,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 OXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 81,449 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe strenghening supports badly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 81,449 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad, brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe strenghening supports badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,910 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 72,910 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (nail in o/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 68,608 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,450 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,440 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,884 miles

Offside Front 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 wheel slight bind

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,879 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 wheel slight bind

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 38,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,772 miles

Nearside Front n/s wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has a cut exposing cords but NOT in excess of requirements

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Front o/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,592 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 OXG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXG, 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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DA12 OXG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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