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B12 MOY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,517 mi
Last recorded18,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 18,517 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 18,517 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 17,983 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 17,612 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 16,797 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 16,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 15,465 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 10,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 9,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 6,626 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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B12 MOY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B12 MOY, 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 B12 MOY registered?

B12 MOY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for B12 MOY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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