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MX55 NEV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,449 mi
Last recorded79,449 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 NEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 79,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,190 miles

Underside & suspension components undersealed

Undertrays & trims fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2025 79,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside & suspension components undersealed

Undertrays & trims fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 78,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,960 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall split

Offside front tyre perished and inner side wall split

Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,147 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,454 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders of tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,736 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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MX55 NEV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MX55 NEV, 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 MX55 NEV registered?

MX55 NEV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MX55 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 NEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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