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KRZ 996

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRZ 996
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 58,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,085 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 49,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 44,360 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 39,198 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 23,449 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,189 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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KRZ 996 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 KRZ 996, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KRZ 996 registered?

KRZ 996 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is KRZ 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRZ 996 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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