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NC61 RED

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,521 mi
Last recorded43,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC61 RED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 43,521 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 37,976 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively all have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2024 32,559 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.

Fail 20 Jun 2024 32,559 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 31,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 30,110 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 29,144 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 29,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 28,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 23,412 miles

Front Both tyres are cracked badly but not showing webbing at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre cracked but not showing webbing at time of test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 21,165 miles

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

Front tyres cracking in tred

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer side wall close to cords

Pass 17 Jan 2015 13,441 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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NC61 RED is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 NC61 RED, 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

How do I check the history of NC61 RED?

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What year was NC61 RED registered?

NC61 RED is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is NC61 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC61 RED 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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