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NU12 EHF

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,559 mi
Last recorded50,559 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 EHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 50,559 miles

General corrosion to suspension

Near side rear tyre very close to limit

Off side head lamp beam blurred, tarnished

Off side rear tyre very close to limit

Fail 31 Jan 2025 50,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bind @ near side rear wheel

General corrosion to suspension

Near side rear tyre very close to limit

Off side front tyre on limit and perished, advise replaced

Off side head lamp beam blurred, tarnished

Off side rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2024 47,570 miles

Front tyres close to limit

General corrosion to suspension

Rear anti roll bar links worn

Rear tyre treads low

Slight bind @ near side rear wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens tarnished.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 40,513 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Interior rear view mirror slightly blemished

Rear anti roll bar links worn

Surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 34,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,436 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury rear boot lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 29,435 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury rear boot lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 23,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread damaged.

Offside Front Tyre tread damaged.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 19,248 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread damaged.

Offside Front Tyre tread damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,814 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,688 miles

various cuts in tread but not down to cords

Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,140 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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NU12 EHF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc 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 NU12 EHF, 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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NU12 EHF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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