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N12 CAD

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,317 mi
Last recorded60,317 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 CAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 57,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,075 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,021 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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N12 CAD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N12 CAD, 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 N12 CAD registered?

N12 CAD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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The MOT history for N12 CAD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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