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AK12 VVC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,102 mi
Last recorded67,102 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,102 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 67,101 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play TIGHTEN WHEEL STUDS AND CHECK AGAIN? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,154 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,345 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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AK12 VVC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK12 VVC, 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 AK12 VVC registered?

AK12 VVC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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