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MO12 KAO

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,002 mi
Last recorded32,002 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO12 KAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 32,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 30,645 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 30,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,606 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 28,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 25,433 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 22,063 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 18,093 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 17,166 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020

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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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MO12 KAO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 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 MO12 KAO, 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 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MO12 KAO registered?

MO12 KAO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2017.

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The MOT history for MO12 KAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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