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S12 CAH

2011 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,413 mi
Last recorded125,413 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 CAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 101,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,810 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,504 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 55,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,993 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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S12 CAH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 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 S12 CAH, 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 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S12 CAH registered?

S12 CAH is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is S12 CAH safe to buy?

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