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K53 NMR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,628 mi
Last recorded93,628 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 NMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 93,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 88,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,610 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 76,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 71,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 61,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 59,543 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 59,543 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 59,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,708 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,057 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,366 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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K53 NMR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K53 NMR, 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 K53 NMR registered?

K53 NMR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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