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VA12 TVW

2012 Mazda MX5

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,108 mi
Last recorded37,108 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX532,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 TVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 37,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,894 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 30,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 22,899 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 14,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 10,174 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 6,479 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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VA12 TVW is a 2012 Mazda MX5 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 32,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA12 TVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA12 TVW registered?

VA12 TVW is a 2012 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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