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V90 MRD

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 MRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 100,114 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 88,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 52,819 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body and subframes very dry and rusty ,but serviceable (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 52,810 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body and subframes very dry and rusty ,but serviceable (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 49,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 43,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 25,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres have slight cracking in the treads

Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,097 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,154 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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V90 MRD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V90 MRD, 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 V90 MRD registered?

V90 MRD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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