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RF12 XRC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,609 mi
Last recorded38,609 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 38,609 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 36,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,411 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot perished

Pass 26 Jun 2023 32,902 miles

shock absorber gaiters deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,607 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 28,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 25,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight buckle

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded, pads 4-5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,044 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished no chords showing

front discs corroded on inner face, pads 4mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 20,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres perished in tread lines and on sidewall

front discs corroded on inner face (pads 50%)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 20,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres perished in tread lines and on sidewall

front discs corroded on inner face (pads 50%)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 17,169 miles

small cut in tread n/s/r tyre, no chords showing

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,977 miles

small split in osf wiper

Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,479 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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RF12 XRC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RF12 XRC, 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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RF12 XRC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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