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MX05 PLR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,255 mi
Last recorded59,255 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 PLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 59,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 46,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 41,473 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 41,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,784 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 24,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,783 miles

Front tyres badly perished

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,347 miles

All tyres slightly perished on treads

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,443 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has light sidewall damage

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,171 miles

slight dig to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2015 12,171 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight dig to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 PLR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MX05 PLR, 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 PLR registered?

MX05 PLR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is MX05 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 PLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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