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X5 NPN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,085 mi
Last recorded32,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 32,085 miles

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

Front Brakes: Both N/S/F & O/S/F - slight bind

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/R & O/S/R - Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 26,203 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Starting to Corrode

Both Rear Brake Discs Starting to Corrode

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 26,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both Front Brake Discs Starting to Corrode

Both Front Brakes Binding Slightly

Both Rear Brake Discs Starting to Corrode

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Limit and Squealing on Use (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners Near Limit and Squealing on Use (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 21,058 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Metal Wear Indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 21,058 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Metal Wear Indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 17,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 14,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 10,453 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 10,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,441 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 8,414 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 5,703 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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X5 NPN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 X5 NPN, 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 X5 NPN registered?

X5 NPN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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