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SD12 DME

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,626 mi
Last recorded41,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 DME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 41,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 39,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,872 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 33,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 29,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 28,858 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 28,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached balljoint is disconected (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 24,403 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 24,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,434 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 22,434 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,550 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,521 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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SD12 DME is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD12 DME, 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 SD12 DME registered?

SD12 DME is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SD12 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 DME shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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