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CE12 VZM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,703 mi
Last recorded59,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 59,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 53,808 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,272 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 47,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,886 miles

**Tyre size - 205 45 ZR17 Reinforced**

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, also small shallow splits starting to form on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 41,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

**Tyre size - 205 45 ZR17 Reinforced**

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, also small shallow splits starting to form on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, also small shallow splits starting to form on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both OS and NS rear track control arm boots slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 36,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep splits on inner sidewall. Tyre size - 205 45ZR17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both OS and NS rear track control arm boots slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,289 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,096 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 27,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,919 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,147 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 11,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CE12 VZM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE12 VZM, 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 CE12 VZM registered?

CE12 VZM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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