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M77 TAN

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,250 mi
Last recorded49,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 TAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 49,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 49,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 48,310 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 44,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 33,857 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 33,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,758 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 31,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 30,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,952 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 26,952 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 15,103 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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M77 TAN 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 75%.

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 M77 TAN, 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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M77 TAN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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