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BK12 FWT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,043 mi
Last recorded27,043 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 27,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 26,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 25,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 24,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 23,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 22,912 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 21,914 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 18,784 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 15,143 miles

all four tyres cracked/perished

Pass 14 Dec 2016 11,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread grooves starting to perish and crack

Pass 7 Jan 2016 8,959 miles

Tyre treads starting to perish and crack

Fail 7 Jan 2016 8,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre treads starting to perish and crack

Pass 13 Jan 2015 5,478 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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BK12 FWT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 BK12 FWT, 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 BK12 FWT registered?

BK12 FWT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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