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S70 MAG

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 MAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,821 miles

rear parking sensor wireing inscuer

Fail 20 Oct 2025 54,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear parking sensor wireing inscuer

Pass 4 Nov 2024 54,210 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 41,741 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 26 Oct 2021 36,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,606 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 34,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,554 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 32,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wiper is split but still clears the screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S70 MAG is a 2012 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 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 S70 MAG, 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 S70 MAG registered?

S70 MAG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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