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SP12 VEH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,225 mi
Last recorded52,225 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 47,966 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 44,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 24,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 4,045 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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SP12 VEH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 SP12 VEH, 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 SP12 VEH registered?

SP12 VEH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SP12 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 VEH 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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