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X17 KMW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,257 mi
Last recorded51,257 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 KMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 51,257 miles

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

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

exhaust outer shield loose

underside of vehicle rusted and corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 51,255 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached subframe front support bracket corroded to excess (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear support arm to subframe corroded

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

exhaust outer shield loose

underside of vehicle rusted and corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 46,876 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 42,001 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 38,626 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 38,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 33,125 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,847 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,419 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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X17 KMW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X17 KMW, 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 X17 KMW registered?

X17 KMW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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