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MX12 SUE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,881 mi
Last recorded57,881 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 SUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 50,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 46,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 46,946 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 44,706 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,929 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 28,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,621 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 SUE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MX12 SUE, 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 SUE registered?

MX12 SUE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is MX12 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX12 SUE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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