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J80 PNA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,770 mi
Last recorded35,770 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 PNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 35,770 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 33,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 31,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 30,945 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2020 27,741 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 26,859 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 26,210 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,990 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

all four tyres have cracks to tread pattern

Fail 30 Aug 2016 20,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

all four tyres have cracks to tread pattern

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,145 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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J80 PNA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 J80 PNA, 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 J80 PNA registered?

J80 PNA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is J80 PNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 PNA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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