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X28 TCG

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,993 mi
Last recorded84,993 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 TCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 84,993 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,724 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 79,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (D BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (D BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,124 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,820 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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X28 TCG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 X28 TCG, 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 X28 TCG registered?

X28 TCG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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