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2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,507 mi
Last recorded60,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,507 miles

rear axle stabalizer arms corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle stabalizer arms corroded

washers poor operation

Pass 7 Jun 2024 60,221 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 56,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 53,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,895 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 50,895 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 47,539 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 35,971 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2015 32,249 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

recommend geometery alignment due to tyre wear

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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BD12 BWP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 BD12 BWP, 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 BD12 BWP registered?

BD12 BWP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is BD12 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 BWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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