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BL12 UZT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 UZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 59,015 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 59,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2023 56,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint dry creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint dry creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 54,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,980 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked between the tread

Nearside front tyre has cracked between the tread

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,918 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 UZT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UZT, 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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BL12 UZT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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