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MX52 SUZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,096 mi
Last recorded51,096 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 SUZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,462 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,027 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 41,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,281 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 39,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,720 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

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 SUZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MX52 SUZ, 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 SUZ registered?

MX52 SUZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is MX52 SUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 SUZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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