CarVerify

Free Car Check

X13 RCL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,801 mi
Last recorded73,801 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 RCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 73,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,994 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,882 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,122 miles

all four tyres has small cracks in the treads.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 19,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres has small cracks in the treads.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 14,600 miles

both rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,850 miles

there are small cracks in all four tyres in the treads.

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X13 RCL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X13 RCL, 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

How do I check the history of X13 RCL?

You can check the full history of X13 RCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X13 RCL registered?

X13 RCL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is X13 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X13 RCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X13 RCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X13 RCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.