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RF12 XVS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,232 mi
Last recorded13,232 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 13,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 13,032 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 13,032 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 12,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 12,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 11,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 11,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 10,892 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2019 10,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 10,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 9,422 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,581 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 XVS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 RF12 XVS, 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 RF12 XVS registered?

RF12 XVS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is RF12 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 XVS 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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