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SB61 XOX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,871 mi
Last recorded46,871 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2025 46,107 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 46,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 43,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,885 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 39,565 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 35,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 28,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,365 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 21,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,591 miles

All tyres cracking between tread pattern.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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SB61 XOX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SB61 XOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB61 XOX registered?

SB61 XOX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is SB61 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 XOX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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