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NA12 MXN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,115 mi
Last recorded49,115 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 MXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 49,115 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 47,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 45,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,166 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,606 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,834 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,569 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2017 24,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,055 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NA12 MXN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NA12 MXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA12 MXN registered?

NA12 MXN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is NA12 MXN safe to buy?

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