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RU55 ANN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,297 mi
Last recorded44,297 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 ANN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 44,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 43,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 42,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 41,213 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 41,213 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 38,917 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 38,917 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 32,548 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 27,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,141 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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RU55 ANN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RU55 ANN, 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 RU55 ANN registered?

RU55 ANN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is RU55 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 ANN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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