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SA12 XGO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 76,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 70,569 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 70,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 65,420 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 62,756 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 59,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,700 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SA12 XGO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 SA12 XGO, 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 SA12 XGO registered?

SA12 XGO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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