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R11 BWC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,335 mi
Last recorded21,335 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 BWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 21,335 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 19,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 17,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 16,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 14,764 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 13,057 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 12,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 9,340 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 7,928 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 5,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 1,357 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 1,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 1,284 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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R11 BWC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R11 BWC, 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 R11 BWC registered?

R11 BWC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is R11 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 BWC shows 13 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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