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N4 MEF

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,999 mi
Last recorded37,999 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 MEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 37,999 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,567 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,803 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,118 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,505 miles

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 31 Jan 2020 31,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads inner front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 20,814 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 15,504 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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N4 MEF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N4 MEF, 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 N4 MEF registered?

N4 MEF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is N4 MEF safe to buy?

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