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MX55 WEN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,697 mi
Last recorded14,697 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 WEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 14,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 14,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 10,853 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 7,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 7,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 6,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 6,457 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 6,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 6,252 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,871 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 4,986 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 4,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WEN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MX55 WEN, 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 WEN registered?

MX55 WEN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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The MOT history for MX55 WEN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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