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SIG 4260

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,614 mi
Last recorded41,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 4260
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 41,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,731 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 36,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,700 miles

all tyres small cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,034 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 27,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 23,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 19,908 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyres small cracks and cuts

Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 13,886 miles

Offside Rear tyre cuts in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres tread split/perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,582 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (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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SIG 4260 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SIG 4260, 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 SIG 4260 registered?

SIG 4260 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is SIG 4260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 4260 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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