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SM12 NLR

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,248 mi
Last recorded12,248 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 12,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 11,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 10,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 9,917 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 9,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 8,731 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 8,623 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 7,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 7,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 6,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,059 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NLR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SM12 NLR, 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 SM12 NLR registered?

SM12 NLR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2012.

Is SM12 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 NLR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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