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SC12 XGK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,063 mi
Last recorded23,063 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 XGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 23,063 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 22,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 22,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,892 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,223 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 21,223 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 19,934 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,471 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 6,300 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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SC12 XGK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 SC12 XGK, 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 SC12 XGK registered?

SC12 XGK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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