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BK12 XXZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,762 mi
Last recorded65,762 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1 pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,996 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 61,128 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 61,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,640 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 47,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 42,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,663 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 17,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XXZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 XXZ, 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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BK12 XXZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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