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MX12 MAZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 80,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 65,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 57,344 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 45,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 45,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,422 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 36,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 28,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,942 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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MX12 MAZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 MX12 MAZ, 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 MX12 MAZ registered?

MX12 MAZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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