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ML12 RXH

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,840 mi
Last recorded77,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 RXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 77,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (holding droplink) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (holding droplink) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 77,836 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (holding droplink) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (holding droplink) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber split (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 52,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 52,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 17,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 16,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,724 miles

both front wipers are split

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

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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ML12 RXH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML12 RXH, 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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ML12 RXH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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