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BP54 ZZM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,353 mi
Last recorded49,353 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 ZZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,353 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle sprayed in under sill

Fail 11 Nov 2025 49,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle sprayed in under sill

Pass 29 Nov 2024 45,596 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,174 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 44,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,493 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,712 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 30,145 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 30,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,672 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (3.5.1i)

front wipers worn and split

Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,280 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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BP54 ZZM 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 78.6%.

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 BP54 ZZM, 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 BP54 ZZM registered?

BP54 ZZM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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