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CA12 WSF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,735 mi
Last recorded65,735 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 WSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 63,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 59,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,036 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 53,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,306 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 42,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,132 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 27,132 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 21,533 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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CA12 WSF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA12 WSF, 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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CA12 WSF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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