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BL12 JCX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,301 mi
Last recorded65,301 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 JCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,301 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,035 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 53,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 48,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,470 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 45,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 38,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,580 miles

both fronts and n/s/r tyres cracking in treads

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,677 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,366 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 JCX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BL12 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

BL12 JCX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BL12 JCX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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