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OL04 ROB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,001 mi
Last recorded61,001 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL04 ROB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 61,001 miles

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

Various areas underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2025 61,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Various areas underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2024 52,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 35,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 31,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 30,108 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,564 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre valve

Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,181 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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OL04 ROB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OL04 ROB, 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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OL04 ROB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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