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MX54 MHX

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,590 mi
Last recorded66,590 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 MHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,590 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,681 miles

Rear SUB-FRAME COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 63,726 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,301 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 61,257 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside And Offside Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,083 miles

Nearside Front strut bellows split

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

Offside Front strut bellows split

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,883 miles

Both front windscreen wiper rubbers starting to split

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,244 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 23,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,126 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 MHX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc 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 MX54 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

MX54 MHX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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