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DIL 6101

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,697 mi
Last recorded41,697 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 6101
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 41,697 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 39,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2025 39,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 37,719 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 34,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,530 miles

all suspension generally corroded

Pass 16 May 2020 31,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,797 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,475 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,910 miles

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

all tyres very perished and sidewalls cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,944 miles

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

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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DIL 6101 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc 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 DIL 6101, 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 DIL 6101 registered?

DIL 6101 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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