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RJ12 TZK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,451 mi
Last recorded56,451 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 TZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 56,451 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 51,473 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear body corner damaged

has sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,507 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear body corner damaged

has sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,654 miles

Offside Rear body corner damaged

has sill covers fitted

offside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2022 44,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear body corner damaged

has sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,755 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear has body damage on corner

Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,340 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

has body damage to o/s/r corner

Pass 1 Jun 2019 32,241 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

damage to outer edge of offside rear lamp

Pass 19 May 2018 28,584 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 22,272 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,849 miles

slight pitting to front brake discs

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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RJ12 TZK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 RJ12 TZK, 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 RJ12 TZK registered?

RJ12 TZK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 TZK 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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