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MX52 SEE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,333 mi
Last recorded42,333 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 SEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 42,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 30,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 14,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 13,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 11,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 10,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 9,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 8,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 6,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,835 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 4,562 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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MX52 SEE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MX52 SEE, 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 MX52 SEE registered?

MX52 SEE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is MX52 SEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 SEE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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