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X30 PKH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,688 mi
Last recorded49,688 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 PKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,760 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,214 miles

esp light on dash

Fail 23 Sep 2022 38,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

esp light on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,618 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,644 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,703 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X30 PKH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X30 PKH, 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 X30 PKH registered?

X30 PKH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is X30 PKH safe to buy?

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