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JB04 AUS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 AUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 34,465 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 31,694 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 28,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 24,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 16,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 11,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 9,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 8,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 7,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 6,700 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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JB04 AUS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc 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 JB04 AUS, 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 JB04 AUS registered?

JB04 AUS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is JB04 AUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB04 AUS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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