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X50 PNB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,694 mi
Last recorded85,694 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 PNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 85,694 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 85,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 82,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,456 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,612 miles

Offside front shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,982 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,981 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,743 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both off/side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,226 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,193 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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X50 PNB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X50 PNB, 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 X50 PNB registered?

X50 PNB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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