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MX05 REA

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,275 mi
Last recorded28,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 REA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 28,275 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also with slight movement to ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also with slight movement to ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 26,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play gaiter also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play gaiter also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 25,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 24,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 18,147 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 16,472 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 14,792 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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MX05 REA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 REA, 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 REA registered?

MX05 REA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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