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J30 SCL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,944 mi
Last recorded30,944 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 SCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,944 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 30,944 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plates must not: have a honeycomb or similar effect background on vehicles first registered on or after 1 September 2001 (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plates must not: have a honeycomb or similar effect background on vehicles first registered on or after 1 September 2001 (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 28,637 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 28,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 27,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 25,896 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,813 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 21,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 19,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,474 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,552 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing but clears screen

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,559 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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J30 SCL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc 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 J30 SCL, 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 J30 SCL registered?

J30 SCL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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