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DE12 WMW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,265 mi
Last recorded31,265 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 31,265 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 28,876 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 27,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 21,919 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 21,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,294 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,850 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,583 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,778 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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DE12 WMW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE12 WMW, 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 DE12 WMW registered?

DE12 WMW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 WMW safe to buy?

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