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NG12 CTF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,495 mi
Last recorded77,495 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 CTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 77,495 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 70,897 miles

both front shock absorbers to lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front/ rear subframes, steering arms, front/ rear brace bars, both rear suspension coil springs and rear diff starting to rust

offside and nearside front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

offside and nearside- front and rear suspension- upper arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear diff slightly damp

Pass 10 May 2024 64,597 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front inner brake pads worn low

front/ rear subframes, steering arms, front/ rear brace bars, both rear suspension coil springs and steering arms starting to rust

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside and nearside front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

offside and nearside rear suspension upper arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

rear diff slightly damp

Pass 9 May 2023 59,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking oil

Fail 18 Feb 2022 58,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking oil

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,253 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 57,253 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 53,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (offside drive shaft seal area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 35,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,392 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 27,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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NG12 CTF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG12 CTF, 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 NG12 CTF registered?

NG12 CTF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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