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2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,535 mi
Last recorded35,535 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 OMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 35,535 miles

underneath car has been thickly under sealed covering floor, chassis, sills, suspension items front and rear and all brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,983 miles

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

car heavily undersealed - chassis,body and various suspension components thickly coated

Pass 4 Mar 2024 34,502 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 33,281 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to failure for both front brakes bind on so wheels not turn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 31,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 31,928 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective just acceptable (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 27,888 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 23,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 22,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,055 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,042 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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DV12 OMS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DV12 OMS, 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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DV12 OMS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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