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MX53 JAM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,949 mi
Last recorded70,949 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 JAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 70,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 69,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,713 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 64,713 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 47,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 25 Feb 2021 38,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,335 miles

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

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

both rears slight bind

Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,385 miles

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

Front both tyre worn on edge's

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyre's worn inner edge's

Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,523 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsr tyre has a cut on the tyre wall

Nsr wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Osf tyre has a cut on the tyre wall

Osr tyre has cuts in the tread

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MX53 JAM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour 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 MX53 JAM, 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 MX53 JAM registered?

MX53 JAM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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