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NL12 WZG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,359 mi
Last recorded46,359 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 46,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 44,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,032 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,588 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 34,408 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 34,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,283 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 27,612 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 27,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,685 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 13,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,067 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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NL12 WZG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 NL12 WZG, 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 NL12 WZG registered?

NL12 WZG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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