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MX57 MAB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,466 mi
Last recorded62,466 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,063 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 56,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,166 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,417 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,428 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 37,787 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,633 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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MX57 MAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MX57 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 MX57 MAB registered?

MX57 MAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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