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BJ12 XWL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,897 mi
Last recorded11,897 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 11,897 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 11,897 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 11,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 11,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 11,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 11,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 10,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 10,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,993 miles

nsf osf nsr osr tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 8,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,141 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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BJ12 XWL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc 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 BJ12 XWL, 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 BJ12 XWL registered?

BJ12 XWL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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