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MD12 ZLU

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,201 mi
Last recorded60,201 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD12 ZLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 60,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,872 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 51,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,356 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 43,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 37,107 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 29,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 25,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,888 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,039 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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MD12 ZLU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MD12 ZLU, 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 MD12 ZLU registered?

MD12 ZLU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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