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K800 SHL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,481 mi
Last recorded27,481 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 SHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 27,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 26,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 26,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 26,031 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,466 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 25,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 22,589 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 20,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 19,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,295 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 13,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 11,486 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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K800 SHL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K800 SHL, 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 K800 SHL registered?

K800 SHL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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