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RE12 OMX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,788 mi
Last recorded66,788 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 OMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,788 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 66,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 58,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 51,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 46,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,579 miles

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 29 Apr 2021 43,552 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 42,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 40,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 38,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 35,073 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 35,073 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 31,314 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 26,127 miles

rear reg plate fading

Fail 6 May 2015 26,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear reg plate fading

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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RE12 OMX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 RE12 OMX, 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 RE12 OMX registered?

RE12 OMX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is RE12 OMX safe to buy?

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