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NU12 OZT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,592 mi
Last recorded122,592 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 OZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 122,592 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 117,589 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 112,912 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 109,056 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 105,381 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 103,372 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 103,372 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 102,173 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 102,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,737 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 94,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,541 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 74,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 40,119 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 OZT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OZT, 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 OZT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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