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BG12 VDZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,809 mi
Last recorded18,809 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 18,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 18,438 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 17,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 17,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 16,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 15,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 14,726 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 13,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 12,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 11,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 8,791 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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BG12 VDZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG12 VDZ, 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 BG12 VDZ registered?

BG12 VDZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VDZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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