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A5 PHT

2012 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,111 mi
Last recorded36,111 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX532,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE TREAD BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE TREAD BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE TREAD BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE TREAD BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE TREAD BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE TREAD BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 32,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 32,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 29,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 27,034 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,126 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 20,126 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,538 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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A5 PHT is a 2012 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 32,495 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 PHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A5 PHT is a 2012 Mazda MX5, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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