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N5 SUH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,467 mi
Last recorded43,467 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 SUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 42,760 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 42,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,000 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 40,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 39,740 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,967 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 38,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,549 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 37,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 35,150 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 35,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 29,820 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 23,056 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 23,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,472 miles

both rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2015 15,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs pitted slightly

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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N5 SUH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N5 SUH, 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 N5 SUH registered?

N5 SUH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is N5 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 SUH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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