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JM 8545

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,473 mi
Last recorded4,473 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM 8545
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 4,473 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking on the outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 4,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 4,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 4,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 4,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 4,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 4,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 3,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 3,447 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the inner shoulder

Pass 24 May 2016 2,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 2,650 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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JM 8545 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 JM 8545, 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 JM 8545 registered?

JM 8545 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is JM 8545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM 8545 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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