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X8 NHX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,203 mi
Last recorded49,203 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 NHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 49,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 44,690 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 44,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 39,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 28,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 19,938 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking around outer sidewalls and i tread but not excessive (all 4 tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 19,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 19,622 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,614 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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X8 NHX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X8 NHX, 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 X8 NHX registered?

X8 NHX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is X8 NHX safe to buy?

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