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MXZ 553

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,693 mi
Last recorded76,693 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 553
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 76,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,599 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,762 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 44,740 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,341 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn very low inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2016 28,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,642 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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MXZ 553 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MXZ 553, 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 MXZ 553 registered?

MXZ 553 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is MXZ 553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXZ 553 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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