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V9 JTV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,467 mi
Last recorded85,467 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 JTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 75,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 68,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,669 miles

both rear light lenses cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2021 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear light lenses cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,557 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear lower arm ball joint gaiter perished

Offside Rear Lower Rear lower arm ball joint gaiter perished

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 44,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,252 miles

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,866 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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V9 JTV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V9 JTV, 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 V9 JTV registered?

V9 JTV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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