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R21 MXJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,496 mi
Last recorded98,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 MXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,338 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 98,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 97,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,624 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,624 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,624 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,624 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,639 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,639 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,787 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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R21 MXJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R21 MXJ, 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 R21 MXJ registered?

R21 MXJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2012.

Is R21 MXJ safe to buy?

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