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R90 EAB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,205 mi
Last recorded24,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 24,205 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 22,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 21,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 20,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 20,100 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 20,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed stone cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing around old puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread blocks (11 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 18,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 17,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R90 EAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 R90 EAB, 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 R90 EAB registered?

R90 EAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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The MOT history for R90 EAB 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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