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BF12 DXW

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,695 mi
Last recorded31,695 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 31,695 miles

all underside components corroding rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2025 30,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,791 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 28,460 miles

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

battery terminals loose (tightened)

slight play in os top arm inner bushs

Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,670 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 26,629 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 22,795 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 21,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,122 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracks

Pass 24 Feb 2018 11,489 miles

Both front tyres

Frontpads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,512 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 4,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF12 DXW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF12 DXW, 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 BF12 DXW registered?

BF12 DXW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 DXW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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