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BS02 RBS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,101 mi
Last recorded17,101 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS02 RBS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 17,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 16,468 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 15,533 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 15,125 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 14,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 13,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 12,453 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 11,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 9,692 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,365 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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BS02 RBS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BS02 RBS, 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 BS02 RBS registered?

BS02 RBS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BS02 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS02 RBS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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