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OV12 AVM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,049 mi
Last recorded11,049 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

RegistrationOV12 AVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 11,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 9,823 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 9,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 8,711 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2021 8,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 8,151 miles

screen chipped.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 7,984 miles

windscreen chipped.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 7,426 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,442 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 5,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 4,201 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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OV12 AVM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OV12 AVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV12 AVM registered?

OV12 AVM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is OV12 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 AVM shows 11 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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