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R827 UUT

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,007 mi
Last recorded162,007 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 UUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 162,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 162,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 161,240 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 158,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 151,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 151,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 144,367 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 144,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 130,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 130,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 115,896 miles

rattle from exhaust

Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,500 miles

exhaust backbox brohe up inside

exhaust heat sheald inscure

Fail 9 Feb 2013 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes squeeking

exhaust heat sheald inscure

exhaust backbox brohe up inside

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,441 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R827 UUT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R827 UUT, 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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R827 UUT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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