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OV12 AVT

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,591 mi
Last recorded41,591 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 AVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 41,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 37,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 34,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 32,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,583 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,747 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 AVT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AVT, 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 AVT registered?

OV12 AVT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for OV12 AVT shows 12 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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