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MX05 CAS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,239 mi
Last recorded49,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 CAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 49,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion, recommend rust prevention to slow oxidation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre treads getting low

Surface corrosion on rear sills , recommend rust treatment to slow down oxidation

Pass 5 Nov 2024 40,587 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,427 miles

Front Bake pads just getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2022 33,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 31,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,868 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cut

Pass 23 Nov 2018 24,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,093 miles

Rear brakes requires adjustment / repair

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,298 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MX05 CAS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 MX05 CAS, 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 MX05 CAS registered?

MX05 CAS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is MX05 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 CAS shows 12 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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