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BL12 VAY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,441 mi
Last recorded39,441 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 39,441 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 39,403 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,820 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,306 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 15,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,941 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 VAY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

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

Is BL12 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 VAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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