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RW12 TAF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,189 mi
Last recorded158,189 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW12 TAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 158,189 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 158,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed idling too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 147,151 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 147,150 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 134,966 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,592 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 124,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,837 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,543 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,015 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,788 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,251 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,612 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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RW12 TAF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RW12 TAF, 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 RW12 TAF registered?

RW12 TAF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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