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DE57 RAE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,707 mi
Last recorded47,707 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 RAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 47,707 miles

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

suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2024 40,692 miles

Suspension corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2024 40,692 miles

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

Suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 36,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,934 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 31,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,042 miles

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 22,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,362 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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DE57 RAE 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 84.6%.

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 DE57 RAE, 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 DE57 RAE registered?

DE57 RAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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