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K80 CBG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,048 mi
Last recorded31,048 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 CBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 31,048 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 31,048 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 29,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 26,210 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 26,210 miles

Offside Front Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,718 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 24,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 19,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,270 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 17,270 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 13,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,198 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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K80 CBG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K80 CBG, 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 K80 CBG registered?

K80 CBG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is K80 CBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K80 CBG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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