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NL12 ZXN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,356 mi
Last recorded57,356 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 28 Aug 2025 57,343 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,681 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 53,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 52,385 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,159 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 38,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 22,561 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

front tyres perishing slightly on outer sidewalls.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 6,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 1,942 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 ZXN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZXN, 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 NL12 ZXN registered?

NL12 ZXN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2012.

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