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BF12 KUV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,851 mi
Last recorded48,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,255 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 42,251 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,187 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 30,872 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,410 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,327 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 22,327 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KUV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF12 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

BF12 KUV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 KUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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