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AO12 VNH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,694 mi
Last recorded62,694 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 62,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 51,284 miles

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

nearside washer not working

Pass 15 May 2024 43,487 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearly 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearly 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Fail 8 May 2024 43,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearly 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearly 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 13 May 2023 37,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 32,003 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 32,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 28,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,160 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,420 miles

Front inner brake pads approx 4 mm

Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,020 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 VNH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO12 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

AO12 VNH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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