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NX12 RNV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 RNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,835 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 68,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,396 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 40,311 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 33,899 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 33,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

wipers split & worn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,333 miles

all tyre treads perished & split

Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,028 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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NX12 RNV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 NX12 RNV, 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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What year was NX12 RNV registered?

NX12 RNV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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