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BD12 UUA

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,452 mi
Last recorded51,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 51,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 47,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 42,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf(inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf(inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 37,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 32,767 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 27,225 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2021 27,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,131 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,511 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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BD12 UUA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 BD12 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

BD12 UUA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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