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NU12 UHE

2012 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,677 mi
Last recorded37,677 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX532,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 UHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 37,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 37,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished -205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,069 miles

front pads low

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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NU12 UHE is a 2012 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 32,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU12 UHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NU12 UHE registered?

NU12 UHE is a 2012 Mazda MX5, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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