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AO12 VNE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,984 mi
Last recorded54,984 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 54,984 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 52,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 50,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 47,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,187 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 36,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 32,152 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 24,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,411 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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AO12 VNE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO12 VNE, 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 AO12 VNE registered?

AO12 VNE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AO12 VNE safe to buy?

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