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NA12 MXS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,562 mi
Last recorded44,562 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 44,562 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,022 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

advise service over due

Pass 20 Sep 2023 41,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going of on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going of on edges plus cracking and splitting on inner side wall not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going of on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going of on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 39,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2020 23,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 6,818 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 6,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 6,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 5,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,968 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 4,964 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 MXS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

NA12 MXS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is NA12 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 MXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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