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RE12 SGU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,628 mi
Last recorded49,628 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 SGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement one retaining pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 49,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached retaining pins missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement one retaining pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 45,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 45,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area. 205/50ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 39,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 39,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All pads on axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 31,965 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 31,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,454 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,295 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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RE12 SGU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SGU, 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 RE12 SGU registered?

RE12 SGU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RE12 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 SGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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