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BN12 TVO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,031 mi
Last recorded55,031 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,733 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,661 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,012 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 47,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,830 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 39,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,124 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 TVO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 TVO, 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 BN12 TVO registered?

BN12 TVO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BN12 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 TVO 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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