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XXX 54M

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,142 mi
Last recorded49,142 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXX 54M
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 49,142 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 49,139 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,167 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted to front of car

Fail 28 Jul 2022 47,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undercovers fitted to front of car

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,970 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,136 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,588 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,703 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 22,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,485 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,964 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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XXX 54M is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXX 54M, 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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XXX 54M is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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