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N80 TUX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,524 mi
Last recorded44,524 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 TUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 44,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,539 miles

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general surface corrosion on underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 37,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,114 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 32,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 30,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 24,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 19,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 12,833 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 7,338 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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N80 TUX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 N80 TUX, 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 N80 TUX registered?

N80 TUX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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The MOT history for N80 TUX shows 12 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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