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MF12 OLK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,402 mi
Last recorded35,402 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 OLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 35,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 34,249 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted.

Pass 13 May 2024 33,130 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Fail 10 May 2024 33,128 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Upper Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Undertray Fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 30,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,185 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 29,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 25,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,502 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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MF12 OLK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

MF12 OLK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is MF12 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 OLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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