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M50 WPH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,241 mi
Last recorded57,241 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 WPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,241 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,345 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 55,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 28,947 miles

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

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 WPH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WPH, 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 WPH registered?

M50 WPH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is M50 WPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 WPH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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