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BD12 UUM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,208 mi
Last recorded20,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 20,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs starting to overheat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlamps becoming cloudy

Pass 2 Jun 2025 19,787 miles

rear number plate worn

Pass 23 May 2024 19,382 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 19,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 18,452 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 17,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 16,551 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 16,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 14,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 14,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the treads.

both front tyres has cracks in the treads.

Pass 26 May 2017 11,897 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in the outer side wall,

all four tyres has cracks in the treads,

Fail 26 May 2017 11,897 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in the outer side wall,

all four tyres has cracks in the treads,

Pass 31 May 2016 10,064 miles

All four tyre treads cracking.

Cut to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall 10mm

Front wipers split on edges.

Pass 28 May 2015 8,499 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 UUM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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