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MJ51 DAV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,986 mi
Last recorded33,986 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 DAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 33,986 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 28,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 23,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 18,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 17,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 13,439 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 11,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 8,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 7,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 6,395 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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MJ51 DAV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MJ51 DAV, 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 MJ51 DAV registered?

MJ51 DAV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is MJ51 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ51 DAV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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