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MX05 TUF

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,094 mi
Last recorded49,094 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 49,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 43,254 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 37,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 33,758 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 31,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 30,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,335 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 27,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres cracking,no cords visible

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres cracking,no cords visible

Rear both tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,001 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

near side front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,422 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail present

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,025 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,516 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 10,741 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 TUF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TUF, 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 TUF registered?

MX05 TUF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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