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S1 OKW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

11,377 mi
Last recorded11,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 OKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 11,377 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 11,376 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 102,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 9,007 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,802 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 8,656 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,992 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 95,993 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 8,427 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 7,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,702 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 7,677 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,658 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 7,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 6,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,802 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

engine oil level low

Fail 2 Feb 2019 79,676 miles

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

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Jul 2018 6,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,182 miles

rear dif oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2018 73,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear dif oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 5,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 653,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 4,990 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 56,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,489 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 4,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 48,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,500 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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S1 OKW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 S1 OKW, 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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S1 OKW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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