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VMX 546X

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,825 mi
Last recorded68,825 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 546X
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 68,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,729 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 62,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 23,108 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 23,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 14,649 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 14,649 miles

registration plate incorrect NUMBERS TRANSPOSED - 564 NOW 546 (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 10,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 8,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 6,613 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall [outer] damaged but not showing cords.

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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VMX 546X is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc 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 VMX 546X, 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 VMX 546X registered?

VMX 546X is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is VMX 546X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 546X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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