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SM12 WLG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,194 mi
Last recorded119,194 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,194 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear subframe slightly corroded

offside rear disc and pads burnt but not binding may requre further investigation

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,843 miles

Nearside Rear disc slightly corroded

underside body and subframes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 105,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,278 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to side skirts

Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,265 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 89,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,059 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 60,937 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,512 miles

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,901 miles

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,034 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 WLG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM12 WLG, 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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SM12 WLG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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