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MX05 MAB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,431 mi
Last recorded38,431 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 36,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly desalinated (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 28,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,828 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in inner tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,636 miles

Nearside Rear cut to inner tread of tyre

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 MAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MAB, 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 MAB registered?

MX05 MAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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The MOT history for MX05 MAB shows 11 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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