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SG12 XGG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 XGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,413 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 79,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,427 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes creaky (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,249 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 58,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,053 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 49,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,312 miles

Central Front Lower Engine - large under tray fittted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S & N/S - Renewed during test (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link rod ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel - inner rim slight damage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link rod ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 40,312 miles

Central Front Lower Engine - large under tray fittted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S & N/S - Renewed during test (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link rod ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel - inner rim slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link rod ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inside rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Renew wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,372 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,215 miles

Rear both sides tyres cracked

items removed from screen

trays & covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 17,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear both sides tyres cracked

items removed from screen

trays & covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,082 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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SG12 XGG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG12 XGG, 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 SG12 XGG registered?

SG12 XGG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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