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R22 MXV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,276 mi
Last recorded36,276 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 36,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 33,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 33,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 32,898 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,336 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 29,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 14,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R22 MXV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R22 MXV, 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 R22 MXV registered?

R22 MXV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is R22 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 MXV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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