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NV12 NDE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,059 mi
Last recorded66,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 NDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 66,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered and painted. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear subframe brace bars corroded in places but not affecting strength yet.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in all tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 66,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered and painted. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear subframe brace bars corroded in places but not affecting strength yet.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in all tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,689 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear axle stabiliser bars badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,263 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rusting to discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear brake pipes under car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,057 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NV12 NDE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV12 NDE, 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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NV12 NDE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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