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DE12 CTZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,961 mi
Last recorded55,961 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 55,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,196 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,513 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,270 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 45,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 42,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,894 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 33,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,797 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 26,797 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' remove items from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,397 miles

Nearside 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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DE12 CTZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE12 CTZ, 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 DE12 CTZ registered?

DE12 CTZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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