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AV12 UOA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,245 mi
Last recorded54,245 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 54,245 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas of subframe where all suspension arms mount to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under body of car ,various places including both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake little effort- advise check

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas of subframe where all suspension arms mount to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody been coated but corrosion still visible

Fail 8 May 2026 54,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked- cracks opened to visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked- cracks opened to visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas of subframe where all suspension arms mount to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under body of car ,various places including both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake little effort- advise check

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas of subframe where all suspension arms mount to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody been coated but corrosion still visible

Pass 30 Apr 2025 52,646 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas of subframe where arms attach (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places all over especially both inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear park brake low effort - advise check

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas of subframe where arms attach (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 51,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 49,300 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 43,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,458 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 37,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,863 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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AV12 UOA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV12 UOA, 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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AV12 UOA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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