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H3 MRL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,507 mi
Last recorded15,507 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 MRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 15,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 14,982 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 14,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 14,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 13,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 13,222 miles

engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2019 11,831 miles

engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,940 miles

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,681 miles

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,553 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,684 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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H3 MRL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H3 MRL, 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 H3 MRL registered?

H3 MRL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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