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BL12 VAH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,637 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 51,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 51,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 45,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,355 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 20,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BL12 VAH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

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

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