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S29 CBS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,454 mi
Last recorded66,454 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 CBS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 66,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 59,544 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 46,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 36,624 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 36,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 26,510 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the edge and side walls starting to split

Pass 18 May 2016 23,341 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 20,032 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

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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S29 CBS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S29 CBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S29 CBS registered?

S29 CBS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is S29 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 CBS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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