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BN12 TVA

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,367 mi
Last recorded26,367 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 26,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 24,808 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 23,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 20,176 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 18,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing requires changing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing requires changing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all tyres over 10 years old require changing asap

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 16,229 miles

slight cracking on all four tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2019 14,168 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 14,168 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 12,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wall cracking.

Nearside Rear wall cracking

Offside Front wall cracking

Offside Rear wall cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 10,022 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 10,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 7,885 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 5,827 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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BN12 TVA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN12 TVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 TVA registered?

BN12 TVA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BN12 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 TVA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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