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MX54 MAB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,074 mi
Last recorded81,074 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,074 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ,stickers in n/s not obscuring view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lenses discoloured starting to affect image

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sticker on windscreen n/s front

Fail 5 Feb 2024 70,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sticker on windscreen n/s front

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,234 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brakes require attension

Fail 16 Aug 2019 46,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes require attension

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both anti roll bar links noisy

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,902 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,895 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 14,895 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth hand brake lever not locking into pos (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,680 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 MAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MX54 MAB, 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 MX54 MAB registered?

MX54 MAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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