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CV12 WJY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,263 mi
Last recorded71,263 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 WJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 71,263 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 71,263 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 70,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 65,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 59,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 47,916 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 47,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 31,821 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,565 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 24,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,615 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 8,921 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 6,590 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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CV12 WJY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV12 WJY, 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 CV12 WJY registered?

CV12 WJY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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