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OB03 NJB

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB03 NJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,948 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 85,945 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides marked in chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,464 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 79,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,226 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,465 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 55,465 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,618 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 39,860 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,375 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 17,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,089 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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OB03 NJB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc 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 OB03 NJB, 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 OB03 NJB registered?

OB03 NJB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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