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M80 ESW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,355 mi
Last recorded46,355 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 ESW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 46,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 46,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 44,543 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 43,059 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 41,970 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 38,974 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 35,087 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 35,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,011 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 32,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,493 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,560 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 13,560 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M80 ESW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 M80 ESW, 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 M80 ESW registered?

M80 ESW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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