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SM12 NLJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,548 mi
Last recorded44,548 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 44,548 miles

under the car corroded .

Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,384 miles

both rear subframe support bars corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2022 31,375 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear subframe support bars corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,814 miles

rear drop links creeking

Pass 27 May 2020 25,155 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 23,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,770 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,046 miles

front tyres have slight cracking on tread area

rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall(s)

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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SM12 NLJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc 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 SM12 NLJ, 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 SM12 NLJ registered?

SM12 NLJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is SM12 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 NLJ 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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