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MR03 MRP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,489 mi
Last recorded48,489 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 MRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 48,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 47,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 46,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 45,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 44,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,536 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,854 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 29,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,070 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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MR03 MRP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MR03 MRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MR03 MRP?

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What year was MR03 MRP registered?

MR03 MRP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is MR03 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 MRP shows 13 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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