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DR59 MUR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,202 mi
Last recorded39,202 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR59 MUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 36,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 29,572 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 29,536 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 29,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 27,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 25,377 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 25,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords os,ns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords low to limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,253 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,246 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,091 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,480 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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DR59 MUR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 DR59 MUR, 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 DR59 MUR registered?

DR59 MUR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DR59 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR59 MUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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