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RY59 MCD

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,355 mi
Last recorded71,355 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY59 MCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,000 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 64,000 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 59,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,412 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 52,412 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 42,352 miles

Rear tyre/s worn 3-4mm - 205/45/17

Pass 4 Jan 2019 40,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,743 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,248 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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RY59 MCD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY59 MCD, 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 RY59 MCD registered?

RY59 MCD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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