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M555 SBG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,748 mi
Last recorded92,748 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 SBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 92,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 88,837 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,626 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 76,338 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyre valves perished

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,026 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut In Sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,921 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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M555 SBG 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 92.3%.

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 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 M555 SBG, 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 M555 SBG registered?

M555 SBG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is M555 SBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 SBG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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