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SH12 WAE

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,389 mi
Last recorded32,389 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 WAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 32,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 32,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 31,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,622 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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SH12 WAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH12 WAE, 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 SH12 WAE registered?

SH12 WAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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