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JR02 RAY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,708 mi
Last recorded35,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR02 RAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 35,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 32,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 29,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,949 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 24,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,247 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,578 miles

n/s/f fog light is broken

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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JR02 RAY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JR02 RAY, 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 JR02 RAY registered?

JR02 RAY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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