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BJ12 BKY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,015 mi
Last recorded54,015 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,015 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 54,015 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,839 miles

Both front shock absorbers have split dust boot covers

Light corrosion visible to rear of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,530 miles

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 38,977 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 31,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 28,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 22,437 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 21,107 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 21,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 May 2017 18,809 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriorated /cracked and worn low on outer edges

both rear tyres deteriorated / cracked

Pass 10 May 2016 15,807 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,392 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

front number plate slightly damaged

os wiper blade split

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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BJ12 BKY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ12 BKY, 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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BJ12 BKY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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