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JC54 JRS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,057 mi
Last recorded61,057 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC54 JRS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 61,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,518 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 50,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,561 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,705 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 33,576 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,640 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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JC54 JRS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JC54 JRS, 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 JC54 JRS registered?

JC54 JRS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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