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BL12 FTF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,557 mi
Last recorded91,557 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 FTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,557 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 90,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,016 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 82,835 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,971 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 68,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,756 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 63,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,141 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 56,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,767 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 40,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,482 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 32,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,328 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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BL12 FTF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL12 FTF, 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 BL12 FTF registered?

BL12 FTF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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