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M50 OXM

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,409 mi
Last recorded48,409 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 OXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 33,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished/cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,319 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 24,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 20,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,047 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 17,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 14,734 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 14,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge racking rubber (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge racking rubber (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 8,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,205 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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M50 OXM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M50 OXM, 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 M50 OXM registered?

M50 OXM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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