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MX54 BAS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,904 mi
Last recorded18,904 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 BAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 18,904 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 14,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 11,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 8,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 7,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 6,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 6,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 4,935 miles

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 4,451 miles

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 3,607 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,007 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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MX54 BAS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MX54 BAS, 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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How do I check the history of MX54 BAS?

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What year was MX54 BAS registered?

MX54 BAS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is MX54 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX54 BAS 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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