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NV12 UXL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 UXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,373 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,539 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off NUMBER PLACE FIXINGS BROKEN HELD ON WITH TIE WRAPS (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 61,535 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRACTURED PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off NUMBER PLACE FIXINGS BROKEN HELD ON WITH TIE WRAPS (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 41,703 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,503 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge,showing signs of cracking within tread and close to legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,886 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,931 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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NV12 UXL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NV12 UXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV12 UXL registered?

NV12 UXL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is NV12 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 UXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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