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MT55 ACT

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 ACT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 77,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,958 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 65,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 55,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 50,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 48,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,687 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,000 miles

Cut to outer wall of nearside front tyre (not deep enough to reach cords)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges of tread.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,563 miles

all tyre slightly cracked

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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MT55 ACT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT55 ACT, 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 MT55 ACT registered?

MT55 ACT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is MT55 ACT safe to buy?

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