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KRY 55S

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,732 mi
Last recorded31,732 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRY 55S
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 31,732 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 29,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 26,657 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 23,700 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 21,022 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 21,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 20,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 16,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 15,161 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 12,654 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,176 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 7,183 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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KRY 55S is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KRY 55S, 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 KRY 55S registered?

KRY 55S is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is KRY 55S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRY 55S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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