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MF12 AXS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,974 mi
Last recorded124,974 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 AXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 124,974 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 119,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 119,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 117,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,485 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 103,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,119 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 16,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MF12 AXS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MF12 AXS, 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 MF12 AXS registered?

MF12 AXS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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